Riot Platforms, Inc.

Riot Platforms, Inc.

Data Center Sr. Controls Engineer

Remote (United States) · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Project ManagementPLCPower ElectronicsLoad TestingLoad BalancingCommunicationMentoringSCADAActuators

About the role

  • W e are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, commissioning, and delivery of Building Management Systems (BMS), PLC/automation, and related controls infrastructure across a distributed data center portfolio.
  • You will drive technical excellence across new builds, retrofits, and operational improvements.
  • The role is primarily remote for design and coordination, with travel required to site locations to lead commissioning activities, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).

Responsibilities

  • Lead controls system architecture and design for new data center builds, expansions, and retrofits, including BMS/PLC scope, I/O lists, network topology, integrations, and enterprise controls standards (hardware, software, protocols, cybersecurity, documentation).
  • Develop and approve key engineering deliverables including sequences of operation (SOO), control narratives, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, point schedules, and fail-safe control logic with interlocks, alarms, and redundancy strategies.
  • Develop and implement advanced control strategies such as load balancing, predictive staging, economizer control, and VFD sequencing, while managing software version control, change management, and system backups.
  • Lead Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and full commissioning activities, including test script development, I/O verification, loop tuning, sequence validation, failover testing, and end-to-end system startup.
  • Provide escalation-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization using operational data, alarms, and trend analysis; implement corrective actions and system improvements.
  • Mentor engineers and technicians while developing technical documentation (as-builts, O&M manuals, SOPs, training materials) and supporting operational readiness, CMMS integration, and alarm management improvements.
  • Own and govern controls engineering standards across the entire Data Center portfolio, establishing the enterprise technical baseline for hardware, software, protocols, and documentation.
  • Drive fleet-wide standardization of BMS/PLC architectures, sequences of operation, and commissioning practices, and lead continuous improvement so new builds, retrofits, and operations are delivered against a single, governed standard.
  • Organize and lead the field Controls Engineering function across sites, aligning engineers around common standards, reporting cadences, project delivery, and operational execution.
  • Define roles, workflows, and escalation paths, set performance and reporting metrics, and ensure consistent, scalable controls support spanning design, commissioning, and day-to-day operations across the portfolio.

Requirements

  • Proficiency with PLC/BMS platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, or equivalent systems.
  • Strong understanding of controls hardware and protocols, including controllers, I/O, sensors, actuators, VFDs, SCADA/HMI, and industrial networks (BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
  • Experience with critical facility mechanical and electrical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units (AHUs), electrical distribution, and backup power systems (UPS and generators).
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Benefits

  • Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.
  • RIOT) vision is to be the world's most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure.

Company info

  • At Riot, we're building the future of digital infrastructure.
  • Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives.
  • Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure.
  • We are trailblazers.
  • Problem solvers.
  • People who thrive in fast paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal opportunity

  • Riot is an equal opportunity employer.
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