Controls Commissioning Engineer
Engineering New York, New York
Contract/CTH Jun 4, 2026
Engineering
Controls Commissioning Engineer (BMS / EPMS / SCADA)
This is a full-time, full-time (40 hours/week), on-site contract role located in Austin, TX; New York, NY; Seattle, WA; or San Francisco, CA.
Summary
This role is a senior Controls Commissioning Engineering position focused on the startup, validation, and turnover of mission-critical BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC-based systems across hyperscale data center facilities in the U.S. and Europe.
You will serve as the technical lead during commissioning, owning functional testing, system validation, and integrated startup activities across complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This includes coordinating closely with general contractors, design teams, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure all systems meet design intent, safety requirements, and operational readiness standards.
The role is heavily field-based and execution-driven, requiring deep technical expertise in controls systems, troubleshooting, and commissioning lifecycle management across multiple concurrent sites.
Our Ideal Candidate
Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits
Flux Resources values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
This is a full-time, full-time (40 hours/week), on-site contract role located in Austin, TX; New York, NY; Seattle, WA; or San Francisco, CA.
This role is a senior Controls Commissioning Engineering position focused on the startup, validation, and turnover of mission-critical BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC-based systems across hyperscale data center facilities in the U.S. and Europe.
You will serve as the technical lead during commissioning, owning functional testing, system validation, and integrated startup activities across complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This includes coordinating closely with general contractors, design teams, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure all systems meet design intent, safety requirements, and operational readiness standards.
The role is heavily field-based and execution-driven, requiring deep technical expertise in controls systems, troubleshooting, and commissioning lifecycle management across multiple concurrent sites.
- 5+ years of experience in controls commissioning, industrial automation, or mission-critical data center environments
- Strong hands-on experience with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred)
- Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming, debugging, and control logic validation
- Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP
- Experience with UPS systems, chilled water, HVAC, generators, and electrical distribution systems
- Ability to execute commissioning test phases including pre-functional, functional, and integrated system testing
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation Engineering, or related field preferred
- Experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning standards
- ISA CCST or equivalent instrumentation/controls certification
- Experience commissioning hyperscale or colocation data centers
- Strong troubleshooting capability in live commissioning environments
- Execute full commissioning lifecycle (Levels 1–5) for controls systems including BMS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA platforms
- Serve as Owner’s Representative coordinating commissioning activities with GCs, engineers, and vendors
- Develop, review, and execute functional performance tests (FPTs) and integrated system tests (ISTs)
- Validate sequences of operations and ensure alignment with design intent and operational requirements
- Maintain commissioning documentation including issue logs, test results, punch lists, and closeout reports
- Perform on-site troubleshooting, system debugging, and resolution of controls issues during startup
- Coordinate and oversee system handover to operations teams ensuring full readiness for service
- Support multi-site commissioning programs across U.S. and international data center deployments
- The base salary for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 – $120.19 per hour, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
- Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
- Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
- Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
- Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
- Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events
Flux Resources values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.