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About the job

RedCloud seeks a Controls Engineer to support immediate client operations.

Location: United States ( Remote) with occasional travel.

Overview:

The Controls Engineer will play a key role in our client’s global data center execution engineering team. This role has a broad range of scope including design & localization of new hyperscale data centers and campuses, supporting operations staff with engineering solutions, streamlining construction issues resolutions and other internal engineering tasks.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Design & Localize New Hyperscale Data Centers

Review and assist technical development of power monitoring systems for hyperscale data centers including campus planning, design reviews, spec compliance, network reliability, etc.

Review and assist technical development of SCADA Systems.

Review internal specifications and vendor compliance statements (CDE).

Oversee A/E design consultants and provide direction or escalation in accordance with established engineering standards.

Peer review A/E design consultants’ deliverables including drawing sets, specifications, sequence of operations, calculations, models, etc. and provide comments & resolutions in accordance with established engineering standards.

Review and advise on potential value engineering opportunities.

Produce rapid conceptual sketches using industry tools for visualization and spatial/dimensional validations for internal purposes only (i.e.: conveying ideas, streamlining communication, etc.).

Support Program Operations

Occasionally lead projects and solutioning of controls issues, outages, fleetwide improvements and other needs arising from existing, operational program campuses as ExE (Execution Engineering) representative in direct support of DCOps stakeholders.

Evaluate post-mortem reports, root cause analyses and presentations and make comments and recommendations.

Generate solution/upgrade/improvement options that have a fleetwide impact to enhance reliability and availability of critical operational infrastructure.

Review data analytics of operational trends (historian trend logs) to evaluate equipment health, remaining useful life and predictive failure models.

Support Program Construction:

Work with partners in construction, design and change management to compile, prioritize/triage and process construction originated engineering issues for standard design/product improvements.

When necessary, support engineering bulletins to ensure wide dissemination of design changes.

Support in overall standard design improvement loops/processes between products, design, construction and operations.

General Engineering Administration: Operate internal “Buganizer” platform to file new bugs or close out

Create presentations using Google Slides software as the main ‘deliverable’ format to communicate findings, evaluations and options to internal stakeholders.

Be proficient in spreadsheet software (i.e.: Excel and Google Sheets) to run engineering calculations and other tabular evaluations.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

B.S. (Electrical Engineering) is required.

10+ years experience in design, construction, and commissioning of power monitoring systems, power quality meters.

Experience with mission critical facilities design and construction is preferred.

Experience specifying switchgears/switchboards/panelboards, cables, monitoring

equipment, generators, VFDs, UPS, Transformers, etc.

Experience performing power system analysis with common engineering software packages.

Proficient user of drafting tools like CAD or BIM

Experience and general knowledge of cross discipline teams: structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $125,000 - $145,000(USD) + bonus programs + benefits.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at https://www.redcloudconsulting.com/careers

RedCloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the country hired during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the applicable country will be requested. RedCloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

About Us:

RedCloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm supporting clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. For more than two decades, RedCloud has partnered with organizations ranging from high-growth mid-market companies to global enterprises, helping them solve complex business and operational challenges—leveraging modern data platforms, artificial intelligence, and secure digital foundations to drive smarter decisions and scalable outcomes.

Anchored in a foundation of integrity-based consulting , RedCloud brings together senior-level experts who work side by side with client teams to design and implement durable, high-impact solutions. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and long-term value—balancing stability, growth, and innovation to help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly complex global environment.

RedCloud delivers a comprehensive range of services across its core practices: Data & AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing & Sales, Privacy, Security, Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Security, and Strategy & Transformation . As our clients expand globally, so do we—providing consistent, expert support across regions while remaining agile, collaborative, and deeply invested in client success.

Recognized for both performance and culture, RedCloud has been named #1 Best Company to Work For in Washington (Mid-Sized Businesses) by Seattle Business Magazine , a “Fastest Growing Company” multiple times on the Inc. 500/5000 list, and recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Leader in Technology Consulting.