The Company

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The Position

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Controls System Engineer to lead the development of intelligent infrastructure systems that ensure safe, efficient, and autonomous operation of the AI factory. This includes managing BMS/EPMS platforms, integrating telemetry, and deploying edge control and automation strategies.

The ideal candidate will be regarded as the in-house technical controls expert, driving a controls-first culture, enabling real-time infrastructure observability, predictive maintenance, and operational optimization across mechanical and electrical systems. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this is an opportunity to work in a collaborative team where technical leadership of initiatives will be expected to achieve high quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the control systems architecture, including hardware (PLCs, sensors), software (SCADA, analytics), and network integration.
• Own evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI-driven controls, machine learning algorithms for anomaly detection, and advanced sensor integration to enhance automation and predictive capabilities.
• Lead a team of controls, instrumentation, and automation engineers.
• Design and commission BMS/EPMS/SCADA systems that support high-density compute and hybrid cooling.
• Establish standardized design, commissioning, and documentation protocols for controls systems to ensure consistency, safety, and scalability across multiple sites.
• Architect modular and scalable control solutions to support rapid expansion of AI infrastructure while minimizing integration complexity and downtime.
• Facilitate seamless integration of controls systems with mechanical, electrical, and IT teams, ensuring a compliant and cohesive operation of building infrastructure and data center environments.
• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architectures, intrusion detection systems, and incident response plans specific to control environments.
• Develop digital twin and simulation environments for operational forecasting and risk management.
• Implement comprehensive telemetry and alerting frameworks that provide operators with actionable insights and rapid response capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering.
• 10–15+ years in mission-critical systems automation, with hands-on BMS/SCADA experience.
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence, network security, and telemetry frameworks.
• Experience with hyperscale or GPU-accelerated environments.
• Strong communicator with leadership experience
• Experience in rapid expansion of controls systems to support data center demand
• Bonus: Strong programming/scripting experience (e.g. Python, IEC 61131-3, Niagara, PLC ladder logic).