Senior BMS / Controls Engineer – Data Centers

Apex Infrastructure Consultants is seeking a Senior Controls/Automation Engineer to support data center projects with a focus on design reviews and systems integration. The role involves reviewing engineering specifications, validating HVAC controls design, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality solutions in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Review engineering specs, plans, drawings, and equipment submittals
• Validate HVAC controls design (sensors, transmitters, valves, sequences)
• Review mechanical and electrical system integration within data centers
• Evaluate controls logic and sequences of operation for accuracy and performance
• Support BMS/controls integration using BACnet and Modbus protocols
• Identify design gaps, coordination issues, and risks early
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and project teams to resolve issues
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to improve system performance and reliability

Requirements:

• Experience in data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure
• Strong background reviewing: Specs, Drawings, Submittals
• Solid understanding of: HVAC systems + controls, Electrical systems in critical environments, Mechanical systems integration
• Familiarity with BACnet / Modbus
• Ability to interpret controls logic + sequences of operation
• Control panel design experience
• Exposure to BMS / SCADA systems
• Basic networking knowledge