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About this BMS / Controls Engineer role at Start Campus

Start Campus · Onsite · Sines

About the Role
We are looking for a BMS / Controls Engineer to join our growing Design and Delivery team. You'll act as the technical authority for controls systems across the START Campus data center portfolio — responsible for the design review, commissioning support, operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Building Management System (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS), PLC-based control systems and associated critical facility automation platforms, supporting operational excellence, energy efficiency and uptime objectives.


Key Responsibilities

Operations & Reliability

  • Ensure the availability, reliability and performance of BMS, EPMS and control systems supporting critical data center infrastructure.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot controls-related issues impacting cooling, electrical distribution and auxiliary systems.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support incident response activities and participate in critical facilities escalation processes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, control narratives, alarm matrices and system architecture drawings.


Controls Engineering

  • Develop, review and optimize control sequences, and SOO’s, for chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC systems, heat exchangers, water treatment systems and electrical monitoring systems.
  • Review and validate control logic, graphics and alarm strategies.
  • Support integration of new systems into the BMS and EPMS platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with operational requirements, design intent and commissioning standards.
  • Create internal standards and requirements.

Projects & Commissioning

  • Support new data center deployments, expansions and retrofits.
  • Review controls design packages, points lists, network architecture and sequences of operation.
  • Coordinate controls vendors, system integrators and commissioning agents.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and commissioning activities.
  • Validate system performance against design and operational requirements.

 

Data Analytics & Optimization

  • Analyze operational data to identify efficiency and reliability improvements.
  • Support energy optimization initiatives and sustainability objectives.
  • Develop dashboards, KPIs and reporting for facility performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement of controls standards and operational procedures.


Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage relationships with controls contractors and service providers.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities and service interventions.
  • Support Operations, Engineering, Construction and Commissioning teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to site personnel.

 

What We're Looking For


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation/Controls Engineering, or a related field.


Experience

  • 8-10+ years of experience in controls or automation engineering within mission-critical, industrial or data center environments.
  • Hands-on experience with BMS/EPMS architectures, including DDC, PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Experience with chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC systems, heat exchangers and electrical monitoring systems.
  • Experience participating in FAT, SAT, IST and broader commissioning activities.


Skills & mindset

  • Able to trace an issue from a software dashboard back to the physical wiring or sensor causing it.
  • Solid understanding of control sequences, points lists and alarm strategies.
  • Comfortable coordinating controls vendors and system integrators.
  • Data-driven approach to reliability and energy optimization.
  • Familiarity with platforms such as Niagara/Tridium, Siemens Desigo, Schneider EcoStruxure or Honeywell is a plus.

 

About Us:

At Start Campus, we provide mission-critical data center services that power businesses globally. We're customer-centric, innovative, and always looking to push boundaries.

If you're passionate about building relationships, driving customer success, and thriving in a tech-driven world, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Start Campus is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
We make hiring decisions based on merit, experience, skills and potential, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Personal data submitted as part of your application will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

If you think you have what it takes for this position and are looking for a new professional challenge send your application. 

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About Start Campus

About Start Campus

Start Campus is developing the SINES DC project, a 1.2GW data center campus in Portugal, creating Europe’s largest and most sustainable data ecosystem with market-leading global connectivity. SINES DC provides maximum optionality for customers with powered shell, turn-key and build-to-suit solutions. The company's advanced customer offerings are AI-ready and address the future needs of the industry by integrating liquid cooling technologies into its flexible and scalable design. With a total combined investment value of €8.5 billion, the project will use 100% renewable energy and targets an industry-leading PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of 1.1 and a WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness) of 0 by harnessing the cooling power of the ocean. For more information, please visit www.startcampus.pt

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