Sr. Manager, Data Center Controls at Keel Infrastructure in New York, NY

Job description

Careers at Keel Keel Infrastructure is a publicly traded energy and digital infrastructure company that develops and owns data centers and power assets across North America. At Keel, you’re not just joining a company, you’re helping build the infrastructure behind the future of compute. Why Keel We’re at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries transforming in real time. The work is complex. The pace is fast. The impact is real. You’ll be part of a team that values: Ownership — we take responsibility and follow through Collaboration — we work across teams, functions, and borders Curiosity — we ask questions and keep learning Endurance — we build for the long term What It Feels Like to Work Here Fast-moving, high-growth, and hands-on Smart, driven people solving real challenges together Work that directly supports AI and next-generation infrastructure Room to grow, stretch, and take on more What We Offer Competitive salary, bonus and equity opportunities Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Retirement savings with company contribution Employee referral program Interested? This is a great opportunity to work for a young and dynamic company! We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Data Center Controls to join our team! Purpose of the Role The Sr. Manager of Data Center Controls is a senior leader responsible for defining, owning, and continuously advancing the company's controls engineering standards, spanning Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) across all data center development and operating projects. This individual serves as the internal authority on controls architecture, SCADA/EPMS integration, BMS sequences of operation, alarm management, points and network standards, and OT cybersecurity, ensuring that every facility we develop is fully visible, automated, and controllable to the reliability standard our customers and business require. This role partners closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, commissioning, IT/OT security, construction management, and controls systems integrators to drive coordinated design decisions from basis-of-design through construction, commissioning, and energization. The Sr. Manager of Data Center Controls sets the frameworks, specifications, and design standards that govern how our portfolio is monitored and controlled, and ensures those standards are consistently applied and continuously improved as the company scales. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Standards Develop and own the company's EPMS and BMS design standards, basis-of-design documentation, points list templates, and technical specifications governing all controls systems across new data center development. Establish and enforce controls architecture criteria for EPMS and BMS; utility and generator metering, protective relay integration, power quality monitoring, SCADA front-end, mechanical plant control, VFD integration, environmental monitoring, and fire/life-safety interfaces. Define standards for controls network architecture, including OT network segmentation, redundancy, cybersecurity hardening, and integration pathways with corporate IT. Drive continuous improvement of data center automation, remote monitoring, and alarm management to reduce manual intervention and improve incident response time. Lead evaluation, selection, and standardization of controls platforms, PLCs, RTUs, sensors, and software across the portfolio to maximize reliability, reduce integration complexity, and improve vendor leverage. Project Execution Provide controls engineering leadership and technical review across all project phases, from site feasibility and schematic design through design development, construction documents, and commissioning. Review and approve EPMS and BMS design packages from external engineers of record (EORs) and systems integrators, ensuring compliance with company standards and jurisdictional requirements. Oversee the de