Senior Principal Controls Architect

Company Overview

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Job Summary

Senior Principal Controls Engineer is a known expert who uses professional concepts in developing resolutions to critical issues across design and operational matters. Acts as a subject‑matter expert to engineering and site‑operations groups (e.g., Data Center Engineering). Performs system maintenance and support, leads multi‑site projects, develops and implements policies and procedures, and manages internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

System Operation and Work Practices

• Expert operating knowledge of control systems, including advanced diagnostics and repairs.
• Expert knowledge of SCADA systems, cloud monitoring integrations, and on‑premise and cloud system architecture.
• Apply Equinix processes, procedures, and industry standards to resolve critical issues.
• Work with vendors to identify and resolve hardware and software issues affecting operations.
• Develop complete sequences of operation and control schemes for HVAC, electrical and fuel systems; create reusable SOOs.
• Utilize safe working practices at an expert level (e.g., lockout / tagout, MSDS).
• Evaluate and assure the safety practices of others.
• Review and recommend work practice guidelines and policies.
• Interact with other engineering disciplines and act as lead project engineer for multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Understand requirements of multi‑disciplinary projects, including coordination, arc flash, pump curves, piping loss calculations, equipment maintainability, constructability, EH&S, etc.

Problem Solving

Executive Level Communications

Technical Expertise

Training

Policy Development

Policy Compliance

Qualifications

Pay Range

United States – Ashburn Office (AEO) : 195,000 – 293,000 USD / Annual

United States – Dallas Field Office : 177,000 – 265,000 USD / Annual

Canada – Toronto Office (TRO) : 182,000 – 272,000 CAD / Annual

Benefits

Equinix offers comprehensive benefits, including health, life, disability, and voluntary plans, retirement plans, paid time off, and paid holidays. Detailed benefit information is provided upon hiring, tailored to location (US or Canada).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equinix is committed to an open employment process for all individuals. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing our form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or other protected status.

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