Field Automation Engineer I & II

Albireo Energy

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Fredericksburg, Virginia, US on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted December 18, 2025 Last posted December 18, 2025
Job description

About the Role 

Albireo Energy is hiring Field Automation Engineer I &II's to independently execute BAS and EPMS programming, integration, and commissioning on data center construction projects. You'll develop control logic, build SCADA dashboards, lead system startup, and mentor junior team members — all on some of the most technically demanding projects in the industry. 

Why Albireo Energy 

This is a role where your technical skills have immediate, visible impact. You'll work on large-scale data centers, sharpen your programming chops across multiple platforms, and grow into a senior technical leader with a clear path forward. 

What You'll Do 

  • Develop and modify BAS control logic for HVAC, electrical, and process systems. 
  • Configure Rockwell PLC monitoring logic for EPMS scope including UPS, generators, and power distribution. 
  • Build and configure Ignition SCADA dashboards and graphics. 
  • Lead system startup activities for assigned project scope. 
  • Perform and document functional testing and commissioning results. 
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, commissioning agents, and project managers. 
  • Mentor Field Automation Engineer I and Specialist personnel. 

Technology You'll Work With:

• Honeywell BAS

• Tridium Niagara N4

• BACnet IP/MSTP

• Modbus TCP/IP

• OPC UA

• CRAH / CRAC Systems

• UPS / EPMS

Requirements

What You'll Bring 

  • 0–4 years of BAS, EPMS, or automation engineering experience on construction projects. 
  • Proficiency in BAS programming on at least one major platform (Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, Siemens, or equivalent). 
  • Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLC configuration. 
  • Familiarity with Ignition SCADA or equivalent HMI/SCADA platform. 
  • Strong understanding of BACnet IP/MSTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP, and SNMP protocols. 
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics. 
  • OSHA-10 required; OSHA-30 preferred. 

Pay Rate: $60k-$95k DOE

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About this role

Summary

Develop, configure, and lead automation projects for data centers, mentoring junior staff.

Job title

Field Automation Engineer I & II

Experience level

0-4 years

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States, remote not specified.

Salary

$60k-$95k DOE

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BAS programmingRockwell ControlLogixIgnition SCADABACnet IP/MSTPModbus TCP/RTUEthernet/IPSNMP protocolselectrical schematics

Preferred skills

OSHA-30mentoring

Specializations

BASEPMSSCADAprogramming
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA

On-site City