About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Job Description:
Summary
Design Group is leading the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) scope for a AI-driven data centers located in the Abilene and Haskell, TX area. Design Group has been contracted to deliver the I&C scope for the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS). Our responsibilities encompass engineering, procurement, system integration, on-site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements supporting critical infrastructure, including chillers, air handling units, fan coil arrays, power distribution centers, transformers, UPS systems, and feeder protection. The EPMS scope also includes system visualization, monitoring, alarming, and integration of critical electrical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Our Controls Engineer role is expected to include the following responsibilities:
- Ensure the successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers; scopes will include both BMS and EPMS
- Receive the applications from the design team and deploy them to each site
- Point to Point check out of thousands of devices
- Configuration of communication protocols for multiple types of equipment including switchgear, breakers, etc.
- Configuration and calibration of instruments (meters, VFD’s, flow meters, etc.)
- Deployment and commissioning of Ignition applications
- Provide guidance/leadership to Design Group subcontractors (electricians) onsite
Career Growth Opportunities
The Controls Engineer is a key role for the Firm and successful execution of the role will afford the following growth opportunities:
- Become a key contributor on one of the fastest growing accounts at Design Group
- Become an SME in a major new market vertical
- Clear opportunities for promotion based on personal and account performance
- Grow new technical skills with cutting edge technology
- Grow your own skills in leading a large client in a new vertical
Required Qualifications/Expectations:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- 5 + years of experience starting up control systems with significant onsite time.
- Ability to spend significant time onsite 75%
- Most be open to travel 100% or open to relocate close to site (relocation assistance offered)
- Strong communicator and ability/desire to work within large teams
- Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning is highly preferred.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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Company:
Design GroupSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of experience starting up control systems with significant onsite experience
- Ability to spend approximately 75% of time onsite
- Willingness to travel 100% or relocate near the project site
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within large teams
- Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
