
Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure
Jabil
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $132,400 - $238,400 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.
- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment.
- Ability to read and create BOMs, visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations.
- Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.
- Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.
- Experience with critical infrastructure systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.
- Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment.
- Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools.
- Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure.
- Work closely with cross functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints.
- Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines.
- Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- 8+ years of experience in control system design and implementation
- Deep expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
- Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
- Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingSCADA programmingHMI developmentsystem integrationcontrol logicsensor integrationcommunication protocolscontrol theorysystem modelingsimulation tools
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationproject managementtechnical workshopsdesign reviewscross-functional planning
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering