Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

Jabil

Principal Controls Engineer leading control systems development for data center infrastructure. Designing and optimizing automation platforms requiring extensive electrical control expertise.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $261,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in control system architecture, PLC programming, and integration of building management systems. Proficient in developing specifications, validating systems, and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC ProgrammingBuilding Management Systems (BMS)Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)Control Theory and Simulation ToolsAutomatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

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Hard Skills

Control System ArchitecturePLC/SCADA ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentControl Logic DefinitionSensor IntegrationCommunication ProtocolsSystem IntegrationRoot Cause AnalysisSimulation and TestingDocumentation Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MATLABSimulinkSCADACMMSCloud-Based Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

NFPA StandardsIEC StandardsISO StandardsProject Lifecycle Management (PLCM)Critical Infrastructure Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems
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
Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays)
401(k) retirement plan
employee stock purchase plan