Controls Designer (Electrical) (Ukraine)

Controls Designer (Electrical) — Independent Contractor (Ukraine) Location: Ukraine, RemoteIndustry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Controls Designer (Electrical) for a long-term independent contractor basis.

This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical projects, based on business needs. You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professionalunder a formal independent contractor agreement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled ICT Engineer as an independent contract worker to support the design and coordination of cutting-edge data center projects across the U.S. In this role you will support the design and documentation of control systems for mission-critical projects, including large-scale data centers. This role is focused on developing high-quality design deliverables in close coordination with controls engineers and multidisciplinary teams. There is a strong emphasis on Revit-based design, as well as supporting broader low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, where applicable. This position is well-suited for someone with a solid technical foundation who can contribute to production work and help scale project delivery.

What We Offer

• Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company.

• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects

• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering

• Competitive hourly rate

• Ability to collaborate remotely

• Supportive dynamic environment

• English classes made available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce control system design drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Support the design of building automation and control systems for HVAC and related systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with layout, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel designs for control systems.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines to ensure integrated and consistent design delivery.
• Contribute to low-voltage system design efforts, including controls, fire alarm, and related systems as needed.
• Update and maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project standards.
• Support design reviews by incorporating feedback and making necessary revisions.
• Assist with preparation of submittals, as-built drawings, and commissioning documentation.
• Follow internal QA/QC processes and applicable industry standards and codes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is preferred (or equivalent practical experience).

• 3−6+ years of experience in controls design, building systems, or low-voltage systems.

• Proficiency in Revit is strongly preferred; experience with AutoCAD required.

• Basic understanding of BAS/BMS systems, DDC controls, and integration with HVAC systems.

• Exposure to fire alarm and/or other low-voltage systems (security, communications) is a plus.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Able to work effectively in a team environment and support multiple projects simultaneously.

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while meeting project deadlines

• Self-starters that are ambitious and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner

Why Us?

• Perform on high-profile, hyperscale, and AI data center projects in a rapidly expanding industry

• Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon

• Competitive terms of the contract

• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality

Collaborate withEhvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals! Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit withinSalas O’Brien — a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record's 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and https://salasobrien.com/.