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The Regional Principal DCIM – Controls Build Quality Engineer (CBQE) is a key on-site leader responsible for ensuring the successful, high-quality implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), PLC systems, and SCADA platforms for new data center construction projects. This role manages relationships and workstreams with key partners, drives standardization, validates system integrity from design through commissioning and turnover, and acts as the owner’s point of escalation for controls-related issues. The ideal candidate leverages a strong background in controls engineering and project management to ensure all controls systems are safe, reliable, and meet QTS’s stringent design and quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
System Integrator Oversight
- Support the selection, evaluation, and commercial review of General Contractor System Integrators (CSI) and controls contractors.
- Lead and manage CSI performance throughout all project phases, including calibrations, quality assurance, and resolution of escalated issues.
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for system integrator quality concerns and drive issue resolution to closure.
Project Leadership & Management
- Onboard and lead General Contractor BMS Leads, CSI, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) controls contractors.
- Support commercial terms and conditions review and evaluation.
- Coordinate and manage packaged equipment factory-installed controls audits and BMS commissioning audits, tracking deficiencies to completion.
- Facilitate large multi-stakeholder meetings and weekly cross-functional (XFN) meetings with internal and external teams to align on project status, risks, and next steps.
- Review, understand, and ensure project-level adherence to the issued revision of the DIV25 specification and all design deliverables.
Quality Assurance & Standardization
- Drive consistency and standardization across all buildings, system integrators, and installation contractors, ensuring alignment with QTS standards and specifications.
- Perform BMS, PLC, and SCADA inspections (wiring, installation, commissioning) and validate project status and progress.
- Oversee installation and build quality of PLC systems and SCADA platforms.
- Ensure the quality and functionality of BMS and SCADA implementations, including graphical interface alarms, trends, and graphics.
- Provide on-site commissioning (Cx) support, including vendor calibrations and witness testing.
- Support the project benchmark and mock-up process to ensure consistency.
- Work with Construction Managers and General Contractors to ensure the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of logical schedules for all controls activities.
Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with controls architecture, including single points of failure and redundancy requirements.
- Support custom tooling and integration into construction processes.
- Support cross-functional program initiatives that impact controls delivery.
- Leverage project data to identify early finish dates for detailed design delivery.
Documentation & Issue Management
- Manage issue resolution from identification to closure, ensuring all issues are documented, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
- Support RFI creation, tracking, and timely closure.
- Document and communicate controls-related issues and resolutions to all stakeholders.
Site Visits & Field Activities
- Conduct regular site visits to assess installation quality, commissioning progress, and system integrator performance.
- Provide hands-on support for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of BMS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls programming/installation, general contractor MEP coordination/project management, and commissioning (mechanical and electrical) of data centers or other large-scale mission-critical buildings.
- 3+ years of experience with programming/designing HVAC control systems and electrical power monitoring.
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent) or relevant work experience.
- Experience with industrial automation and building management control systems (PLC/DDC).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Autodesk, CxAlloy, ACC Build, and Procore platforms.
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA systems.
- Certifications: cGMP, CAP (Certified Automation Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional).
- Experience with Rockwell and Inductive Automation Ignition platforms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor others.
- Culturally aligned to humility, objectivity, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Strong project management and documentation control skills.
- Able to balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership responsibilities.
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
INTRODUCTION
The Regional Principal DCIM – Controls Build Quality Engineer (CBQE) is a key on-site leader responsible for ensuring the successful, high-quality implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), PLC systems, and SCADA platforms for new data center construction projects. This role manages relationships and workstreams with key partners, drives standardization, validates system integrity from design through commissioning and turnover, and acts as the owner’s point of escalation for controls-related issues. The ideal candidate leverages a strong background in controls engineering and project management to ensure all controls systems are safe, reliable, and meet QTS’s stringent design and quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
System Integrator Oversight
- Support the selection, evaluation, and commercial review of General Contractor System Integrators (CSI) and controls contractors.
- Lead and manage CSI performance throughout all project phases, including calibrations, quality assurance, and resolution of escalated issues.
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for system integrator quality concerns and drive issue resolution to closure.
Project Leadership & Management
- Onboard and lead General Contractor BMS Leads, CSI, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) controls contractors.
- Support commercial terms and conditions review and evaluation.
- Coordinate and manage packaged equipment factory-installed controls audits and BMS commissioning audits, tracking deficiencies to completion.
- Facilitate large multi-stakeholder meetings and weekly cross-functional (XFN) meetings with internal and external teams to align on project status, risks, and next steps.
- Review, understand, and ensure project-level adherence to the issued revision of the DIV25 specification and all design deliverables.
Quality Assurance & Standardization
- Drive consistency and standardization across all buildings, system integrators, and installation contractors, ensuring alignment with QTS standards and specifications.
- Perform BMS, PLC, and SCADA inspections (wiring, installation, commissioning) and validate project status and progress.
- Oversee installation and build quality of PLC systems and SCADA platforms.
- Ensure the quality and functionality of BMS and SCADA implementations, including graphical interface alarms, trends, and graphics.
- Provide on-site commissioning (Cx) support, including vendor calibrations and witness testing.
- Support the project benchmark and mock-up process to ensure consistency.
- Work with Construction Managers and General Contractors to ensure the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of logical schedules for all controls activities.
Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with controls architecture, including single points of failure and redundancy requirements.
- Support custom tooling and integration into construction processes.
- Support cross-functional program initiatives that impact controls delivery.
- Leverage project data to identify early finish dates for detailed design delivery.
Documentation & Issue Management
- Manage issue resolution from identification to closure, ensuring all issues are documented, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
- Support RFI creation, tracking, and timely closure.
- Document and communicate controls-related issues and resolutions to all stakeholders.
Site Visits & Field Activities
- Conduct regular site visits to assess installation quality, commissioning progress, and system integrator performance.
- Provide hands-on support for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of BMS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls programming/installation, general contractor MEP coordination/project management, and commissioning (mechanical and electrical) of data centers or other large-scale mission-critical buildings.
- 3+ years of experience with programming/designing HVAC control systems and electrical power monitoring.
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent) or relevant work experience.
- Experience with industrial automation and building management control systems (PLC/DDC).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Autodesk, CxAlloy, ACC Build, and Procore platforms.
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA systems.
- Certifications: cGMP, CAP (Certified Automation Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional).
- Experience with Rockwell and Inductive Automation Ignition platforms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor others.
- Culturally aligned to humility, objectivity, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Strong project management and documentation control skills.
- Able to balance hands-on technical work with strategic leadership responsibilities.
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Verify your role qualifies as agricultural
H-2A visa covers agricultural and agribusiness work, but data center roles must be tied to farm operations or agricultural processing facilities to qualify. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific job title to confirm DOL classifies it under agricultural labor before applying.
Document your technical credentials before searching
Gather certifications, training records, and past employment letters that prove hands-on data center experience. Employers filing an H-2A petition must show you meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps in documentation can stall the petition before it reaches USCIS.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2A employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have active H-2A sponsorship history for data center roles. Filtering by verified sponsorship status saves you from targeting employers who have never filed with DOL or who lack the infrastructure to support a petition.
Confirm the employer has filed a job order with DOL
Before accepting any offer, ask whether the employer has already submitted a job order through DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway. A certified job order is a prerequisite for H-2A approval, and starting this conversation early tells you whether the employer knows the process.
Understand your housing and transport rights in writing
H-2A employers must provide free housing and inbound transportation at no cost to you. Get these commitments in the job offer before you travel. If an employer says housing is 'arranged separately,' that's a signal they may not be compliant with their obligations under the H-2A program.
Track petition timing against your start date
Employers must file H-2A petitions with USCIS no later than 45 days before your intended start date, though DOL job order filing must happen even earlier. Ask your employer for the submitted receipt notice so you can confirm the timeline aligns with when you need to be on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Center jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for Data Center jobs with active H-2A visa sponsorship. The platform shows employers who have verifiable H-2A filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the DOL petition process. Filter by job title and sponsorship status to build a targeted list of employers already set up to hire H-2A workers.
What obligations does an H-2A employer have when hiring Data Center workers?
H-2A employers must provide free housing for the duration of the work period, pay inbound and outbound transportation costs, and guarantee wages at or above the Adverse Effect Wage Rate set by DOL for the relevant state. They must also file a certified job order through DOL before submitting the H-2A petition to USCIS, and the job must be genuinely temporary or seasonal in nature.
Does a Data Center role qualify for H-2A sponsorship?
It depends on the employer and the facility's classification. H-2A is designed for agricultural labor, so data center roles qualify only when they're directly tied to agricultural operations, such as processing or storage infrastructure on or associated with a farm. The DOL evaluates each job order individually, so the employer's job description and the facility's agricultural connection both matter when DOL reviews the petition.
Can my H-2A status be extended if the Data Center work continues past the original end date?
Yes, H-2A status can be extended in increments if the agricultural work continues, up to a three-year maximum before you must leave the United States for an uninterrupted period of three months. Your employer must file an extension petition with USCIS before your current authorized period expires. Extensions are not automatic and require DOL to certify that the continued need for temporary labor still exists.