Facilities Controls Engineer
Anduril· Core Operations : Real Estate & Facilities : Facilities
Arsenal 1$123k - $162kfull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Controls Engineer responsible for operation, reliability, and expansion of the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) across the Arsenal 1 campus, ensuring HVAC, electrical distribution, and critical utilities run at peak performance with a focus on automation, monitoring, metering, and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Own the day-to-day operation, programming, and optimization of the campus BMS and EPMS.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Direct Digital Control (DDC) and PLC systems, graphics, and alarm structures.
- Manage external controls contractors and system integrators during facility expansions, retrofits, and capital improvement projects.
- Collaborate with the MEP engineering and operations teams to review sequences of operations (SOO) and commission new equipment.
- Perform root-cause analysis on system failures, temperature/pressure excursions, and power quality anomalies using data trends and analytics.
- Ensure the integrity and cybersecurity of the Operational Technology (OT) network in close coordination with IT and Information Security teams.
- Establish and execute preventative and corrective maintenance programs for controls hardware, sensors, actuators, and software databases.
- Develop user-friendly dashboards, graphics, and automated reports for energy tracking, utility usage, and equipment runtime.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including control schematics, system architecture diagrams, and SOPs.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, building automation, or industrial instrumentation (preferably in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, data centers, or advanced manufacturing facilities).
- Demonstrated experience managing and programming Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
- Deep knowledge of communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP) and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, P&IDs, and sequence of operations documents.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with control panels, controllers, VFDs, flow meters, actuators, and environmental sensors.
- Experience managing controls vendors, system integrators, and electrical contractors.
- Proven ability to work independently with ambiguity, managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and 100% compliance with safety, company, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability and willingness to handle emergencies outside normal working hours.
- Physical capability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs and work in industrial environments (ladders, mechanical rooms).
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Skills
Required:Building Management Systems (BMS)Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)Direct Digital Control (DDC)PLC programming
Nice to have:Control systems cybersecurity
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
- Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers as part of total compensation.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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