About This Role

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function:

The Staff Data Center Controls Engineering leads the design, standardization, and delivery of controls systems across data center projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and related controls infrastructure are scalable, reliable, and fully integrated to support high-performance, mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities:

Define and maintain controls engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across projects

Oversee the design and integration of BMS, EPMS, and related control systems

Ensure alignment between controls architecture, electrical/mechanical systems, and operational requirements

Partner with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless execution from design through commissioning

Lead controls design reviews at key project milestones and ensure alignment with project objectives

Coordinate across disciplines to ensure proper system integration and interoperability

Develop scalable controls architectures that support reliability, redundancy, and operational efficiency

Drive consistency in sequences of operations (SOOs), points lists, alarms, and control logic across sites

Evaluate and implement new technologies, platforms, and best practices in controls and automation

Support commissioning activities, including functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution

Partner with operations teams to ensure systems are maintainable, reliable, and aligned with long-term performance goals

Oversee development and standardization of controls documentation and procedure

Manage relationships with controls vendors, integrators, and technology partners

Support equipment selection, procurement strategies, and vendor performance evaluation

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, construction, and operations

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of controls engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture

Drive consistency in engineering practices, tools, and standards across the team

Support resource planning, prioritization, and team growth in alignment with project demands

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Network Engineering or related field. PE license preferred

6-10 years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial/commercial facilities

Strong expertise in BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and controls system integration

Deep understanding of system architecture, controls logic, and integration across mechanical and electrical systems

Experience with industry-standard controls platforms and communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus)

Ability to review design documents, sequences of operations, and controls submittals

Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Location: Redwood City, CA or Denver, CO, or San Diego, CA or Remote

Base Pay: $140,000-$185,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits:

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)

Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)

Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits

Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data

Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans

Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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