Senior Field Automation Engineer

Albireo Energy

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

About the Role 

Albireo Energy is looking for a Senior Field Automation Engineer to serve as the technical authority on BAS and EPMS systems for large-scale mission-critical data center construction projects. You'll design system architecture, develop advanced PLC and BAS programming, and lead integrated systems testing — while mentoring the next generation of automation engineers. 

Why Albireo Energy 

Work on the most complex, high-stakes automation projects in the industry. As a Senior Engineer at Albireo, you'll have the technical ownership, the team support, and the project scale to do your best work — on systems that power the world's most critical digital infrastructure. 

What You'll Do 

  • Design BAS and EPMS system architecture and define programming standards for the project. 
  • Develop advanced PLC and BAS programming for complex mechanical and electrical systems including redundant cooling and power infrastructure. 
  • Plan and lead integrated systems testing (IST) with commissioning agents and owner representatives. 
  • Serve as the primary technical escalation point for engineering and field teams. 
  • Review and approve programming deliverables, point-to-point documentation, and commissioning records. 
  • Coordinate with commissioning agents, project managers, and owner representatives. 
  • Mentor and develop Field Automation Engineer I and II personnel. 

Technology You'll Work With:

• Rockwell Studio 5000

• Ignition SCADA

• BACnet IP/MSTP

• Modbus TCP/IP

• OPC UA

• CRAH / CRAC Systems

• UPS / EPMS

Requirements

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of BAS, EPMS, or automation engineering experience, with at least 2 years on mission-critical data center projects. 
  • Advanced proficiency in BAS programming across multiple platforms (Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, Siemens, or equivalent). 
  • Expert-level Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLC programming. 
  • Deep understanding of redundant data center infrastructure: UPS, STS, CRAH, chillers, and EPMS. 
  • Strong knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, SNMP, and OPC protocols. 
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability. 
  • OSHA-30 required. 

Pay Rate: $74k-$115k 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

Designs BAS/EPMS systems, develops PLC programming, leads testing, mentors automation engineers.

Job title

Senior Field Automation Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

building automation

Location requirements

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with remote work not specified

Salary

$74k-$115k DOE

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Rockwell ControlLogixPLC programmingBAS programmingprotocols: BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, SNMP, OPC

Preferred skills

Rockwell Studio 5000Ignition SCADABACnet IP/MSTPModbus TCP/IPOPC UA

Specializations

BASEPMSPLCautomation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

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