Controls Engineer (Data Center)

Job Title: Data Centre Controls EngineerLocations: Dublin, Ireland OR Frankfurt, Germany Type: Freelance/Contract (On Site)Duration: 12 monthsStart: ASAP This is a unique chance to join an innovative organisation shaping global infrastructure through expert design, planning, and operations. The team supports data centres and all critical systems—servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling—ensuring reliable service for customers. It’s a dynamic environment that demands problem-solvers eager to innovate and make an impact. As part of the global controls team, you’ll manage BMS and EPMS systems, lead troubleshooting and projects, and help set new standards and processes. Working with a diverse, multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to safe, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure in a culture that values bold ideas and empowers ownership. Key ResponsibilitiesTrain and assist internal teams and stakeholders in the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of BMS and EPMS systems.Provide technical support to operations throughout the data centre lifecycle.Review results and action items from quarterly BMS and EPMS maintenance and ensure resolution.Develop project scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and levels of effort for BMS and EPMS-related projects. Basic Qualifications3+ years of on-site experience in industrial controls within critical environments (e.g. data centres, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, petrochemical), including work with systems such as Tridium Niagara, Trend, Schneider Electric, Distech, or Ignition.2+ years of general project or vendor management experience (e.g. RFPs, bidding, RFIs, quality control) related to construction/project execution.Experience with EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems).Experience with BMS (Building Management Systems). Preferred QualificationsExperience designing, configuring, programming, installing, or servicing HVAC controls or electrical SCADA systems.Skilled in programming and troubleshooting Trend, Niagara N4, Distech, Schneider, Ignition.Knowledge of communication protocols such as MQTT, BACnet, MODBUS.Proficient in MS Office, Visio, and MS Project.