Controls Field Engineer

Summary

Giga Energy builds AI data centers by combining equipment supply, engineering, general contracting, and real estate development capabilities. The Controls Field Engineer will own BMS and controls systems, including writing sequences, programming controllers, troubleshooting field issues, and supporting commissioning and testing at active data center construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and refine sequences of operation for BMS and controls systems in coordination with OPR/BOD requirements
• Program, configure, and commission controllers, points, and control logic for mechanical and electrical systems
• Troubleshoot controls issues in the field, distinguishing between wiring, hardware, and programming root causes
• Support the commissioning team in preparing systems for FPTs and IST, and resolve controls-related issues found during testing
• Review controls drawings, points lists, and P&IDs to verify installed systems match design intent
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical field engineers and superintendents to sequence controls work with installation progress
• Perform point-to-point verification and loop checks ahead of system startup
• Document as-built control sequences, points lists, and program changes
• Support root cause investigation for controls-related non-conformances and drive corrective action
• Train site staff and operations teams on control system functionality ahead of turnover

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in BMS/controls engineering, ideally on mission-critical or industrial facilities
• Working knowledge of controls programming and configuration (e.g., Niagara, Siemens, Honeywell, or similar platforms)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and controls points lists
• Experience troubleshooting controls issues in the field, including wiring and logic-level diagnostics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, commissioning, and field teams
• This is a remote role with heavy site-based requirements. During heavy controls milestones, you'll be on-site full-time at an active Giga data center construction site, with the specific location depending on current project needs, with potential relocation or extended assignment to other active sites as the portfolio grows
• Experience with data center-specific BMS platforms and UPS/switchgear integration
• Direct experience supporting commissioning (Cx) activities, including FPTs and IST
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, or UL standards as they relate to controls integration
• Experience writing OPR/BOD documentation

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in BMS/controls engineering, ideally on mission-critical or industrial facilities
• Working knowledge of controls programming and configuration (e.g., Niagara, Siemens, Honeywell, or similar platforms)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and controls points lists
• Experience troubleshooting controls issues in the field, including wiring and logic-level diagnostics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, commissioning, and field teams
• This is a remote role with heavy site-based requirements. During heavy controls milestones, you'll be on-site full-time at an active Giga data center construction site, with the specific location depending on current project needs, with potential relocation or extended assignment to other active sites as the portfolio grows

Nice to Haves

• Experience with data center-specific BMS platforms and UPS/switchgear integration
• Direct experience supporting commissioning (Cx) activities, including FPTs and IST
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, or UL standards as they relate to controls integration
• Experience writing OPR/BOD documentation

Benefits

• This is a remote role with heavy site-based requirements.
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits, where applicable
• Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites