Data Centre Controls Engineer at Goodman

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Automation Systems, Technical Reviews, Integration Challenges, Documentation, Presentation Skills, Problem-solving, Cross-functional Collaboration, BMS Design, EPMS Design, SCADA Platforms, BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, Commissioning, Standardization, Quality Assurance

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness. Company Overview: Our organization is a dynamic and innovative real estate company, serving as both a developer and investor with a primary focus on logistics real estate. We are expanding our portfolio to include cutting-edge data centre development projects and are therefore seeking experienced data centre professionals. Profile Description: Operating at programme level, the Controls and Monitoring SME will lead the development of standards and best practices for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) across data centre developments. The role also focuses on reviewing controls and monitoring designs through RIBA Stage 3, ensuring compliance with programme-wide requirements, local standards, and hyperscaler specifications. Beyond RIBA Stage 3, the engineer will support project teams during tender evaluations, development, commissioning, and integration phases, driving robust, scalable, and secure controls infrastructure. In addition, the role champions knowledge sharing, equipping teams with expertise and fostering continuous improvement in controls engineering practices. Key Responsibilities: Standards and Governance: Define and maintain programme-wide standards, templates, procedures and best practices for BMS and EPMS systems Ensure alignment with local regulations, hyperscaler requirements, and Goodman protocols. Promote continuous improvement and innovation in controls engineering.and comment on all design information in collaboration with the Goodman engineering team to ensure it is buildable, commissionable, and compliant with Goodman’s requirements and those of the end-user. Design Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure the projects are delivered in safe and sustainable manner. Support programme and project levels design managers for definition of controls and monitoring scope of work per each phase. Actively participate in multiple data centre and substation projects in projects from concept to end of detail design to ensure Goodman’s standards, International and local rules and regulations are met. Provide feedback to update standards where necessary. Review consultant deliverables for safety, scope compliance, spatial coordination, constructability, and maintainability. Verify capacity equipment specifications and diagrams for BMS and EPMS systems. Conduct technical bid review for General Contractor and main equipment vendors. Provide answers to consultant, designer and general contractor RFI’s. Provide technical support for information requests during the procurement of contractors/sub-contractors/manufacturers, as well as the design execution during the construction Commissioning support: Support commissioning teams in validating controls functionality and system performance. Review test scripts and acceptance criteria for integrated systems. Review commissioning results for integrated systems. Stakeholder Collaboration & Innovation: Engage with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align controls strategies with operational goals. Engage in technical workshops with clients to align and explain controls and monitoring strategies. Stay informed on emerging technologies in building automation and data centre monitoring. Promote standardisation and continuous improvement of controls and monitoring practices across projects. Educate internal stakeholders on the controls and monitoring standards being implemented. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field. 5–8 years’ experience in controls and monitoring systems for mission-critical environments. Proficiency in BMS, EPMS, SCADA platforms and integration protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, SNMP). Strong communication and collaboration skills in English. Key Skills: Expertise in designing and implementing building automation systems for data centres. Ability to lead technical reviews and resolve complex integration challenges. Strong documentation and presentation skills. Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to problem-solving. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together! But first, let us introduce ourselves a little more: Goodman Group is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centers in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy. Goodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris. Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and seizing the opportunity. We take full responsibility for our work, support each other’s success and make room for growth for everyone. How do we look at the world of tomorrow? At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore, sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously engaged in a process to assess its sustainability. Each aspect of the properties’ lifecycle is scrutinized on its future proofness for decades to come, resulting in a low ecological footprint over time. At Goodman, we believe it’s not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of standards and best practices for BMS and EPMS across data centre developments. Review controls designs through RIBA Stage 3 and support project teams during tender, commissioning, and integration phases.