Lead Field DDC Engineer

About the role:

The Lead Field DDC Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the design, development, coordination, and delivery of Delta Controls DDC-based building automation systems across complex, large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role combines deep hands-on DDC programming expertise with project-level technical leadership, guiding engineering execution, reviewing work, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality, consistent DDC deliverables from design through commissioning and turnover. This role also supports deployment of Delta Controls enteliWEB SCADA environments and requires proficiency in GCL+ programming.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Technical Leadership

• Lead the DDC engineering scope across assigned projects from design through commissioning and turnover
• Define project-level control strategies, DDC architecture, controller configurations, network design, and integration requirements
• Coordinate DDC deliverables across project teams, field teams, vendors, contractors, SCADA engineers, and system integrators
• Provide technical leadership during client meetings, design reviews, project coordination meetings, and issue-resolution discussions
• Partner with project managers and the Field Engineering Manager to communicate technical risks, resource needs, schedule impacts, and project priorities

DDC Programming & Architecture

• Lead the design and development of Delta Controls DDC systems using GCL+ and related programming tools
• Develop and implement control logic for HVAC systems, AHUs, VAVs, central plants, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and critical facility infrastructure
• Guide implementation of controller databases, sequences of operation, alarm strategies, scheduling, trending, and system recovery logic
• Support system integration with enteliWEB, Ignition SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and other facility platforms
• Ensure DDC logic is reliable, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with customer and project requirements
• Lead configuration and deployment of Delta Controls enteliWEB environments for mission-critical data center applications

Quality, Standards & Review

• Ensure consistency and quality across DDC deliverables through design reviews, code reviews, testing, and validation
• Review engineering work and provide feedback to ensure adherence to company standards and best practices
• Support development and maintenance of DDC programming standards, reusable code libraries, GCL+ templates, naming conventions, and documentation standards
• Identify opportunities to standardize and improve development processes
• Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, workflows, and project execution methods

Field Support, Troubleshooting & Commissioning

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex DDC control system issues during startup and commissioning
• Support field teams during static and dynamic commissioning, point-to-point verification, and customer acceptance activities
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving GCL+ logic, controller hardware, communication networks, field devices, enteliWEB integration, and third-party system integrations
• Implement and validate integrations using BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, and other open protocols
• Interface with vendors and contractors to support system integration and issue resolution

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and guide Field DDC Engineers and Senior Field DDC Engineers
• Provide technical direction, coaching, code review feedback, and project-specific support
• Support onboarding and training of new team members
• Escalate recurring skill gaps or development needs to the Field Engineering Manager

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of experience in DDC programming, building automation, or controls engineering
• 2+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience in field operations
• Expert-level proficiency with Delta Controls GCL+ and software tools
• Deep hands-on experience with enteliWEB deployment, configuration, and commissioning
• Proven experience programming and commissioning complex HVAC systems including central plants, chillers, and boilers
• Advanced knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, and network configuration
• Experience leading DDC scope on complex projects from design through turnover
• Willingness to travel 50–60%, including extended site assignments
• Valid driver's license; domestic and international travel as needed
• OSHA 10 certification within the past two years required (training provided if needed within first week)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or Controls Engineering; or equivalent experience
• Delta Controls Fundamentals and Advanced Applications certification
• Experience in data centers, hyperscale infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities
• Familiarity with Ignition SCADA, Kepware, OPC UA, EPMS, or historian integrations
• Experience with server setup, virtual machines, or OT network environments
• Experience in a systems integrator or engineering services environment
• Exposure to OT cybersecurity or formal commissioning standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently to job sites by car or plane, up to 60%
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout job sites for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and lifts as required
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and work in tight or confined spaces
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and materials up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, and small components
• Ability to work at heights and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment when required (hard hat, vest, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots)
• Visual keenness to read schematics, labels, and digital displays
• Ability to visually identify and differentiate wires by assigned color
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions
• Capability to safely operate hand and power tools

Benefits & Total Rewards:

• Opportunities for Growth 
  Hands-on training and career advancement in an exploding data-center industry.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  We cover 100% of individual medical premiums and help offset the cost of family coverage.
• 401K with Employer Match 
  Eligible after 90 days, with company matching to help you invest in your future.   
• Disability Coverage 
  Both short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to our employees.  
• Flexible PTO 
  Take time off when you need it, no accruing time necessary.

• Field-Based Employee Benefits
  For eligible field-based roles that require travel, Divcon covers all business travel expenses and provides a per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE at no cost. Eligible employees also receive paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses.