Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

The Director, Data Center Controls Engineering leads the design, standardization, and delivery of controls systems across data center projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and related controls infrastructure are scalable, reliable, and fully integrated to support high-performance, mission-critical operations.

In addition to technical leadership, this individual manages and develops a team of controls engineers—driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across a growing portfolio of data center campuses.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain controls engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across projects
Oversee the design and integration of BMS, EPMS, and related control systems
Ensure alignment between controls architecture, electrical/mechanical systems, and operational requirements
Partner with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless execution from design through commissioning
Lead controls design reviews at key project milestones and ensure alignment with project objectives
Coordinate across disciplines to ensure proper system integration and interoperability
Develop scalable controls architectures that support reliability, redundancy, and operational efficiency
Drive consistency in sequences of operations (SOOs), points lists, alarms, and control logic across sites
Evaluate and implement new technologies, platforms, and best practices in controls and automation
Support commissioning activities, including functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution
Partner with operations teams to ensure systems are maintainable, reliable, and aligned with long-term performance goals
Oversee development and standardization of controls documentation and procedures
Manage relationships with controls vendors, integrators, and technology partners
Support equipment selection, procurement strategies, and vendor performance evaluation
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, construction, and operations
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of controls engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
Drive consistency in engineering practices, tools, and standards across the team
Support resource planning, prioritization, and team growth in alignment with project demands

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Network Engineering or related field. PE license preferred