Senior Controls Engineer

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About the Organization

Colovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod , and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore .

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, construction, and operation of Building Management Systems (BMS) for Colovore’s high-density data centers. This is a leadership role responsible for working with multidisciplined design teams across new developments, commissioning, capacity expansions, and existing site operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with end-to-end PLC-based control system hardware and software design, SCADA software (Ignition by Inductive Automation), system construction, commissioning, and operations. As a member of the Colovore Engineering Team you will collaborate closely with Precon/Construction teams, MEP engineering consultants, Controls Vendors, and Facility Operations teams to ensure data center BMS systems are fully functional, reliable, and cost-effective in alignment with Colovore’s high-performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Control System Design & Analysis

• Lead the design and technical review of data center BMS including chilled water plant / HVAC control using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Remote I/O, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and SCADA system graphics/programming using Ignition software by Inductive Automation.
• Develop program-level BMS requirements including communications and controls architecture, sequences of operation, instrumentation requirements, SCADA graphics standards, master points lists, network diagrams, control schematics, and system integration requirements.
• Ensure BMS designs support reliable, accurate control and monitoring of data center MEP systems including concurrent maintainability.
• Review vendor proposals, BMS design packages, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy, completeness and compliance with Colovore standards.

Standards & Technical Governance

• Develop and maintain company-wide BMS design standards, master BMS specifications, BMS startup and Cx functional test templates, and instrumentation performance requirements.
• Establish consistent, repeatable controls strategies that can scale across multi-phased sites and across multiple data center sites.
• Define requirements for software tag and alarm management, trending, data retention, user access, cybersecurity, and syst

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• Comprehensive standards are established for Colovore BMS design, construction, and operation leading to consistent, high performing and cost-effective system implementation across the Colovore data center portfolio.
• Well written engineering requirements, specifications, reports, procedures, checklists, and test documents for BMS that support construction efficiency and quality, minimize commissioning issues, enable effective maintenance and operations, and facilitate future expansions.
• Effective Controls Engineering Team leadership through clear, effective communications, timely decision making, and proactive problem solving.
• Accurate, timely engineering support that keeps design, construction, and operations projects moving efficiently.
• Strong relationships in place with BMS design/build partners, equipment vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders leading to improved collaboration and successful project delivery.
• Effective cross-functional alignment is achieved by the application of lessons learned resulting in improved design decisions and operational improvements.

Why You’ll Love Working at Colovore

At Colovore, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered. We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work, including:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance
• 10 paid company holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) plan with company participation
• Professional development opportunities and learning support
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact

If you’re excited to build meaningful infrastructure, solve complex challenges, and grow with a team that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.