Data Center Building Automation and Controls Engineer, Assistant Consultant
The Data Center Building Automation and Controls Engineer, Assistant Consultant at Confidential Client supports the design, analysis, and documentation of electrical systems for data center projects, focusing on building automation and controls under general supervision. This role involves assisting with electrical design tasks, compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the development and construction of utility and commercial scale projects, providing technical support to meet client objectives in a dynamic environment.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Data Center Building Automation and Controls Engineer (Assistant Consultant) to join their mission-critical/data center team in West Milwaukee, WI. In this role you will support design, analysis, documentation, and field verification for building automation, controls, and electrical systems used in large-scale data center projects.
- Assist senior engineers on building automation and controls design tasks for data centers and related infrastructure.
- Support electrical design activities including single-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and conduit/trenching strategies.
- Help develop equipment specifications and contribute to procurement documents.
- Run basic electrical calculations: loads, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting/controls circuits.
- Assist with substation/layout coordination, grounding grid concepts, and protection/control system interfaces where applicable.
- Compile, analyze, and present technical data and site verification findings.
- Prepare accurate project documentation, drawings, field notes, and reports using electronic design and office tools.
- Follow site-specific safety procedures and client standards; participate in required training.
- Complete assigned tasks under general supervision and escalate technical questions appropriately.
Responsibilities
- Support due diligence, investigation, impact assessments, permitting, design, development, and construction activities for utility, industrial, and commercial projects related to data centers.
- Assist with applying relevant IEEE, NESC, and NERC standards to design and documentation tasks.
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams (mechanical, electrical, civil, controls) to coordinate layouts and interfaces.
- Verify site characteristics and provide basic technical guidance on construction and testing procedures.
- Maintain clear, concise, and auditable records for engineering work and field observations.
- Travel occasionally to project sites as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 0–1 years of relevant post‑education experience (entry-level).
- Basic understanding of electrical design for large capital projects and familiarity with codes, regulations, and record-keeping practices.
- Strong analytical and research skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (AutoCAD Electrical, CADD, Aspen, CAPE or similar) and standard office tools (spreadsheets, technical writing).
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work schedules that meet project needs; occasional extended hours may be required.
- Ability to work in the United States immediately (must be authorized to work).
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification.
- Internship experience relevant to electrical engineering, building automation, or controls.
- Active participation in local engineering or controls professional organizations.
Compensation
- Estimated salary: $96,013 per year (estimated). Exact compensation will depend on experience and internal pay structure.
Location & Work Model
- Office location: West Milwaukee, WI (primary workplace). The role supports project work for data center clients and may require periodic travel to sites or client locations.
- Confidential Client offers a flexible workplace model depending on project needs; expect a mix of office-based and on-site responsibilities.
Why Join
- Work on high-impact, fast-growing data center projects that support AI and cloud infrastructure.
- Gain broad exposure to controls, automation, electrical distribution, and substation/co‑ordination tasks early in your career.
- Access to benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings) and training to grow technical skills and professional credentials.
Recruiting & Agency Notice
Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services without a signed service agreement. Unsolicited resumes submitted without an agreed fee arrangement will be considered the property of Confidential Client and may be evaluated for employment without obligation to pay a fee.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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