Mission Critical PLC Engineer (Data Centers) – Traveling
- $110,000 - $125,000
- Columbus, OH
- Hybrid
Deploy and commission advanced control systems for data center facilities across the country.
A bit about us:
A leading independent mission-critical controls provider
Why join us?
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Short term and long-term disability and FSA
- PTO / Sick Time
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
Job Details
Mission Critical PLC Engineer (Data Centers) – Traveling
Location: Remote – Anywhere in the United States
Travel: Approximately 50%
Compensation: $110,000–$125,000 + Benefits
About the Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled Traveling Mission Critical PLC Engineer to support the deployment, commissioning, and optimization of advanced control systems within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments across the United States.
This position offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the U.S. while working on some of the industry's most complex and technically challenging mission critical projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, startup, and commissioning, along with hands-on experience supporting central plant, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure systems in live operating facilities.
This is a field-focused engineering role that combines troubleshooting, commissioning, client interaction, and technical problem-solving throughout all phases of project execution.
What You'll Do
Commissioning & Startup
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Location: Remote – Anywhere in the United States
Travel: Approximately 50%
Compensation: $110,000–$125,000 + Benefits
About the Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled Traveling Mission Critical PLC Engineer to support the deployment, commissioning, and optimization of advanced control systems within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments across the United States.
This position offers the flexibility to be based anywhere in the U.S. while working on some of the industry's most complex and technically challenging mission critical projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, startup, and commissioning, along with hands-on experience supporting central plant, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure systems in live operating facilities.
This is a field-focused engineering role that combines troubleshooting, commissioning, client interaction, and technical problem-solving throughout all phases of project execution.
What You'll Do
Commissioning & Startup
- Commission and start up PLC-based automation systems supporting data center infrastructure
- Perform onsite testing, troubleshooting, and validation of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical control systems
- Support static and dynamic commissioning activities to ensure systems operate according to design intent
- Assist with functional performance testing, system integration, and turnover activities
- Modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC logic in support of operational requirements
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and communication issues in real-time
- Implement control strategy updates and customer-requested enhancements
- Support redundancy testing and failover validation for critical systems
- Serve as a technical resource for contractors, commissioning teams, vendors, and end users
- Provide both onsite and remote support throughout project execution
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and commissioning planning activities
- Document programming revisions, field changes, and system configurations for project closeout
- Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution
- Assist with system handoff and operator training
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of quality and responsiveness
Qualifications
- 5+ years of PLC programming, controls engineering, or automation experience
- Strong experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
- Proven field commissioning and startup experience within industrial, central plant, mission critical, or large-scale facility environments
- Experience supporting chiller plants, boiler plants, or other complex mechanical systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills across PLC hardware, networking, communications, and control sequences
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced field environments
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% throughout the United States
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Experience
- Data center, hyperscale, or mission critical facility experience
- Ignition SCADA, HMI, BMS, EPMS, or facility automation integration experience
- Experience programming or supporting redundant PLC architectures
- Familiarity with large-scale construction, commissioning, and turnover processes
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
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