Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

4 hours ago

🤠 Texas – Remote

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💵 $127.3k - $229.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Jabil

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B2B • Manufacturing • Sustainability

Jabil is a leading business-to-business (B2B) company providing engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and design services. With over 50 years of experience, Jabil partners with some of the world's top brands to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. The company operates over 100 locations globally, emphasizing sustainability and community involvement as part of its core values. Jabil is committed to supporting its workforce with diverse and inclusive opportunities and fostering professional growth and innovation. The company is recognized globally for its excellence and commitment to minimizing environmental impact while building vibrant communities.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1966

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• 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 • 5+ years of experience in control system design and implementation • Deep expertise in PLC programming (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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 • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience in EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus • Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems

🏖️ 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