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Equinix, Inc · Remote / flexible (United States) · Senior Level · Executive and general management · posted 2 days ago
Equinix, Inc · Ashburn, VA · posted 3 days ago
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| Employer | Equinix, Inc |
|---|---|
| Location | Ashburn, Virginia |
| Field | Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering |
| Level | Senior Level |
| Source category | Science and Engineering |
| Posted | 2026-11-06 (3 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | A remote or flexible location is listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
The Senior Staff Controls Engineer performs advanced system maintenance and support. Leads complex projects using internal and external resources. Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures to resolve complex matters.
Responsibilities
System Operation and Work Practices
• Apply expert-level knowledge of DDC systems, PLCs, DCS platforms, and SCADA/BMS architectures to rapidly comprehend and troubleshoot new and existing systems
• Expert operating knowledge of control systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs
• Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve complex issues
• Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tagout, can explain MSDS, etc.)
• Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others
• Interacts with other engineering disciplines
Problem Solving
• Consistently solves complex, cross-functional issues requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve
• Implements and makes recommendations for complex system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems
• Tests suitability of components for deployments on complex assignments
Internal/External Contact
• Contributes to mentoring junior team members
• Directs internal and external project team members
• Directs teams per project or initiative such as General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing
• Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization
• Includes executive level communications in standardized templates
Technical Expertise
• Serves as a technical escalation point for site operations teams during BMS-related incidents, including communication failures, alarm management issues, equipment integration problems, and monitoring system outages.
• Utilizes expert knowledge of BMS architecture, field controllers, network protocols, and critical facility systems to diagnose and resolve issues affecting visibility, alarming, and control of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Supports operational continuity by providing timely troubleshooting, system recovery guidance, and post-incident root cause analysis for BMS events impacting mission-critical data center operations.
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• Has thorough understanding of advanced electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems operation including advanced optimization strategies and deficiencies
• Has expert controls system knowledge sufficient to rapidly comprehend new systems
• Is a subject matter expert to others in and outside of the group
• Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of controls engineering
• Develops and executes projects
• Reviews budget and scope, calculates savings pertaining to control system replacement projects
• Tests suitability of components or action plans for deployments
• Understands of server operating systems, networks, and cyber security best practices
Training
• Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others
• Is SME with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group
Develop Policy/Methods
• Participates in review of and contributes to development of policy and procedure documents
Assess Adherence to Policy
• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and Data Center physicals
Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning, typically 5+ years
• Expert knowledge of DDC systems, PLCs, DCS, and SCADA/BMS platforms including debugging, programming, and advanced diagnostics
• Strong preference for experience with Aveva (formerly Wonderware)
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC controls systems
• Experience in mission-critical environments (data centers, power generation, oil & gas, or equivalent) preferred
• Ability to lead complex system troubleshooting, upgrades, commissioning, and vendor evaluation.
• Experience in highly automated environments (automotive, semiconductors, high-volume manufacturing), Data Center Technical Engineering and Operations support is preferred.
• Experience with additional control platforms such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or Delta Controls a plus
• Hands-on experience with DCIM platforms and DCOS integration a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience; equivalent trade certification considered
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - DC6 Washington DC : 130,000 - 194,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
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How Ashburn compares. Among the 100 largest places in Virginia, Ashburn is #21 by population, #80 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #22 for household income (#1 = highest), #22 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Loudoun County, is #7 of 133 counties for average pay ($84,788).
Ashburn has 46,026 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.5% of the population of Virginia. It covers 15 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,009 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6, 7% older than the state median (41.6 against 39.0). It is a census-designated place: a community the Census Bureau counts as a unit, without a city government of its own, so services such as police, roads and zoning usually come from the county.
The median gross rent is $2,455 a month (rent plus utilities), 55% above the state median ($2,455 against $1,579). Over a year that is 19.0% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $699,300, which is 4.5 times the median household income ($154,978). 68.0% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (68.0% against 67.3%).
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area has 3,136,190 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $71,060 a year, 39% above the national median ($71,060 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are business and financial operations (369,190 jobs, median $105,260); management (319,760 jobs, median $165,010); office and administrative support (290,050 jobs, median $53,250). The area is most specialised in legal (2.6 times) and computer and mathematical (2.2 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are legal ($175,070) and management ($165,010). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Loudoun County was 3.4%. 67.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Loudoun County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 60.3% drive alone, 1.8% use public transit, 0.8% walk, 29.9% work from home. 22.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 25% above the state average (22.1% against 17.6%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.
66.1% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% above the state share (66.1% against 42.2%). 28.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 114% above the state share (28.0% against 13.1%). The poverty rate is 4.0%, 59% below the state rate (4.0% against 9.9%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 78°F (25.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 31°F (-0.4°C). About 1,117 mm (44 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (120 mm) and Jan the driest (65 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Broadlands (3 miles, rent 10% higher); Sterling (4 miles, rent 13% lower); Brambleton (5 miles, similar rent); Herndon (6 miles, rent 8% lower). Rent differences are against Ashburn; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Ashburn, VA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.
| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, VA | 0 mi | $2,455 | $699,300 | $154,978 | 22.1% | n/a | Jobs |
| Broadlands, VA | 3 mi | $2,694 | $896,900 | $241,042 | 12.9% | n/a | — |
| Sterling, VA | 4 mi | $2,138 | $526,000 | $123,303 | 15.8% | n/a | — |
| Brambleton, VA | 5 mi | $2,479 | $865,800 | $238,018 | 30.9% | n/a | — |
| Herndon, VA | 6 mi | $2,259 | $599,100 | $148,000 | 20.1% | n/a | Jobs |
| McNair, VA | 6 mi | $2,287 | $595,800 | $122,778 | 15.5% | n/a | — |
| Leesburg, VA | 7 mi | $2,105 | $667,800 | $145,205 | 15.9% | n/a | — |
| South Riding, VA | 8 mi | $2,905 | $746,200 | $196,403 | 28.0% | n/a | — |
| Stone Ridge, VA | 8 mi | $2,746 | $672,800 | $187,563 | 29.0% | n/a | — |
| Reston, VA | 9 mi | $2,231 | $642,000 | $148,710 | 15.8% | n/a | Jobs |
| Franklin Farm, VA | 9 mi | $2,625 | $829,600 | $215,544 | 18.1% | n/a | — |
| Great Falls, VA | 9 mi | $3,501 | $1,411,000 | $250,001 | 26.9% | n/a | — |
| Chantilly, VA | 10 mi | $2,312 | $663,600 | $157,124 | 18.2% | n/a | — |
| Wolf Trap, VA | 12 mi | $3,501 | $1,204,000 | $250,001 | 23.2% | n/a | — |
| Fair Oaks, VA | 13 mi | $2,275 | $608,200 | $123,947 | 15.0% | n/a | — |
| Centreville, VA | 13 mi | $2,299 | $590,500 | $139,510 | 15.6% | n/a | — |
| Oakton, VA | 13 mi | $2,276 | $792,100 | $160,663 | 23.0% | n/a | — |
| North Potomac, MD | 13 mi | $2,413 | $826,200 | $186,514 | 25.6% | n/a | — |
| Vienna, VA | 14 mi | $2,391 | $1,008,800 | $216,953 | 13.9% | n/a | — |
| Potomac, MD | 15 mi | $2,887 | $1,157,000 | $236,675 | 21.3% | n/a | — |
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How far Ashburn, VA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 142 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 219 mi | 8,483,844 |
| Columbus, OH | 301 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 322 mi | 903,844 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 466 mi | 885,860 |
| Chicago, IL | 571 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 646 mi | 977,670 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,127 mi | 697,125 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,160 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 1,190 mi | 963,194 |
| Houston, TX | 1,201 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Austin, TX | 1,297 mi | 979,539 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,367 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Denver, CO | 1,459 mi | 718,877 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,952 mi | 1,642,323 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,242 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,280 mi | 3,857,263 |
| Seattle, WA | 2,298 mi | 754,195 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,388 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,443 mi | 830,235 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, VA | 9 mi | 10 |
| McLean, VA | 16 mi | 169 |
| Chevy Chase, MD | 21 mi | 3 |
| Arlington, VA | 22 mi | 224 |
| Springfield, VA | 23 mi | 1 |
| Alexandria, VA | 25 mi | 6 |
| Washington, DC | 26 mi | 234 |
| Baltimore, MD | 50 mi | 107 |
| Scottsville, VA | 100 mi | 4 |
| Newark, DE | 102 mi | 8 |
| Richmond, VA | 103 mi | 6 |
| Wilmington, DE | 115 mi | 2 |
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