Process Controls & BMS Commissioning Engineer (Data Centers)

TL;DR

Process Controls & BMS Commissioning Engineer (BMS/PLC): Leading commissioning activities for a hyperscale data center development in Frankfurt with an accent on BMS, EPMS, and PLC-based control systems. Focus on executing integrated systems testing (IST), troubleshooting critical cooling and power infrastructure, and verifying system interoperability.

Location: Onsite in Frankfurt, Germany

Company

Employee-owned international engineering firm specializing in the delivery of mission-critical infrastructure and large-scale developments.

What you will do

• Lead commissioning activities for Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and PLC-based controls.
• Develop, review, and approve controls sequences, integrated testing scripts, and alarm strategies.
• Coordinate and witness Level 1 through Level 3 commissioning and execute Level 4/5 Functional and Integrated Systems Testing.
• Interface with mechanical, electrical, and vendor teams to troubleshoot controls-related issues.
• Verify trending, alarms, graphics, and system interoperability across critical infrastructure platforms.
• Manage commissioning reporting and closeout documentation using digital management systems.

Requirements

• Degree or technical qualification in Controls, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience commissioning BMS, EPMS, PLC, or integrated controls within mission-critical or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of critical cooling controls, power monitoring, and integrated systems testing methodologies.
• Experience with chilled water systems, CRAHs, fan walls, UPS systems, and generators.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to have

• German language capability.
• Experience with monitoring-based commissioning and energy performance verification.
• Familiarity with hyperscale data center control architectures and digital commissioning management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company model fostering commitment and inclusion.
• Strong focus on Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability as part of the 2025 strategy.
• Inclusive workplace culture based on mutual respect and diversity.
• Fair and accessible hiring process with reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.