Principal Engineer - Security & Controls (Data Centers)
Core
Senior technical leader responsible for the development, governance, and delivery of industrial automation, control systems, SCADA, EPMS, and OT/IT network solutions for mission-critical data center projects worldwide.
Role type
Principal I&C Engineer (Industrial Automation & OT) (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000152443495-principal-engineer-security-controls-data-centers-at-aecom)
Builds
High-availability SCADA, PLC/DCS, EPMS, and BMS architectures for data centers, including control hierarchy, segmentation, redundancy, and disaster recovery.
Domain
Industrial Automation, Operational Technology (OT), Data Center Infrastructure, Energy Management
Required skills
Control system architecture, Industrial networks, SCADA/EPMS/PLC/DCS design, OT/IT integration, Functional safety, Cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82), Protocol specification (Modbus, OPC UA, BACnet, IEC 61850), Instrumentation selection, Design review leadership, FAT/SAT planning, Tier III/IV compliance.
Preferred skills
Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, Direct experience with Tier III and IV data centers, Advanced English proficiency, Complex technical program management.
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, IEC 61131-3, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, BACnet/IP, DNP3, IEC 61850, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, MQTT, SNMP, DCIM, CMMS, EMS.
Responsibilities
Act as technical authority for I&C and OT systems; Lead design reviews and assurance programs; Develop engineering standards and reusable frameworks; Plan commissioning and integrated testing; Manage OT cybersecurity risks; Define high-availability architectures; Integrate critical systems (UPS, generators, chillers); Specify hardware, software, and protocols; Design resilient OT networks; Ensure compliance with Tier requirements and safety codes.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
