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Salas O'Brien

Senior Controls Designer

Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 7–12+ years of experience in building automation systems (BAS), building management systems (BMS), or controls design within a consulting engineering environment
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Senior Controls Designer – Data Centre Projects (Canada)

At Ehvert Mission Critical, a Salas O’Brien Company, we are engineered for impact. This commitment applies not only to our projects, but also to our people. We foster a people-first culture built on collaboration, innovation, and shared ownership, empowering our team members to grow meaningful, high-impact careers while working on some of the most advanced mission-critical facilities in North America.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm delivering integrated solutions across a wide range of industries. Our specialized expertise includes data centres, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, and other complex facilities, with strong capabilities in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering.

Job Summary

As a Senior Controls Designer, you will lead the design, coordination, and documentation of sophisticated building automation and control systems for large-scale mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale and enterprise data centres across Canada and North America. You will provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles, develop advanced control strategies, mentor junior team members, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and energy-efficient solutions. This role offers a pathway to Controls Lead, Discipline Manager, or Project Management positions within a highly technical and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of control system designs for HVAC, chilled water, condenser water, emergency cooling, and mission-critical mechanical systems
Develop advanced sequences of operation, control narratives, control diagrams, points lists, and system architecture drawings
Provide technical oversight and quality review of controls deliverables prepared by junior and intermediate designers
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, IT, commissioning, and client teams to ensure fully integrated building systems
Support the development of innovative control strategies focused on redundancy, resiliency, maintainability, and energy efficiency
Review BAS/BMS submittals, shop drawings, network architectures, and vendor documentation for compliance with design intent
Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/risk assessments, and constructability reviews
Resolve complex controls design challenges and provide technical recommendations to clients and project teams
Support commissioning, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization activities
Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian and international standards, including ASHRAE, CSA, OBC, NBC, NFPA, and client-specific requirements
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of company controls standards, design guides, and best practices
Mentor and train junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and professional development support
Assist with project planning, resource allocation, and coordination across multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
7–12+ years of experience in building automation systems (BAS), building management systems (BMS), or controls design within a consulting engineering environment
Significant experience designing controls systems for data centres, mission-critical facilities, healthcare facilities, or other complex infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment controls, control logic development, and BAS architectures
Demonstrated experience developing detailed sequences of operation and advanced control strategies
Experience with major BAS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Delta Controls, or equivalent systems
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit with extensive controls drafting and coordination experience
Strong knowledge of networked controls systems, communications protocols, and system integration concepts
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in a Canadian province, or eligibility to obtain licensure
LEED AP, PMP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or relevant industry certifications considered an asset
Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and client-facing skills
Proven ability to lead multiple projects and mentor junior team members

Benefits

Work on cutting-edge data centre and mission-critical projects across Canada and internationally

Join an employee-owned company with significant long-term career growth opportunities

Leadership and technical advancement opportunities

Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development support

Collaborative and technically strong team environment

Competitive salary, benefits package, and employee ownership opportunities

Location: Canada (Remote or Hybrid options available)

Travel: Occasional travel may be required (

Equal Opportunity Employment

Salas O’Brien is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and accommodate disability-related needs in accordance with applicable laws.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, coordination, and quality review of building automation and control systems for data centres and other mission-critical facilities, including developing control strategies, sequences, diagrams, and system documentation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, support reviews and commissioning, resolve complex design issues, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, controls, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, along with 7–12+ years of relevant controls design experience. Candidates should have strong BAS/BMS, HVAC, control strategy, platform, and AutoCAD or Revit experience; Canadian P.Eng. licensure or eligibility is required.

Skills

Building Automation Systems
Building Management Systems
Controls System Design
HVAC Controls
Sequences of Operation
Control Logic Development
BAS Architectures
AutoCAD
Revit
Controls Network Integration
Commissioning
Functional Performance Testing
Technical Leadership
Project Coordination
Mentoring
Energy Efficiency

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Benefits Package
Employee Ownership Opportunities
Training
Mentorship
Professional Development

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Keywords

Building Automation Systems
Building Management Systems
Data Centres
Mission-Critical Facilities
HVAC
Chilled Water
Condenser Water
Emergency Cooling
Sequences of Operation
Control Narratives
Control Diagrams
Points Lists
System Architecture
Siemens
Schneider Electric
Honeywell
Johnson Controls
Delta Controls
AutoCAD
Revit
Networked Controls
Communications Protocols
Commissioning
HAZOP
ASHRAE
CSA
OBC
NBC
NFPA
P.Eng.

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