AI Controls Solutions Engineer (HVAC Systems)

RemotemidPosted Aug 20, 2026

PythonHVACPLCBACnetModbusAIMachine learningReinforcement learning+14 more

About this role

Phaidra is seeking an AI Controls Solutions Engineer to operationalize and scale AI-powered control systems for enterprise data center customers. You'll combine HVAC/controls expertise with Python scripting to deploy reinforcement learning agents that optimize industrial cooling systems. This 100% remote role involves 25% travel and close collaboration with data scientists and product teams.

Must have

5-10 years of work experience as a controls engineer, programmer, or equivalent

Expertise in HVAC and Data Center cooling control methodologies and strategies

Knowledge of chiller plant fundamentals, configurations, and sequence of operations

Understanding of applied thermodynamics for cooling, refrigeration, and hydronics systems

Experience with industrial and commercial control systems and protocols such as BACnet and Modbus

Understanding of air side chilled water and direct expansion cooling systems control strategies

Experience programming control systems with PLC, ladder logic, text, or block programming languages

Ability to read and write Python scripts to implement AI development tools for customer use cases

Strong proficiency working with data center operations teams and solving field operations problems

Good educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Control Theory, or Applied Mathematics

Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex domain and AI/ML concepts to non-experts

Ability to own and manage large sections of documentation with high standards

Ability to understand customers well and drive pragmatic urgency and customer satisfaction

Independently uses AI tools to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and support troubleshooting

Technologies

PythonGitLinuxMachine learningCloudJSONXMLAIReinforcement learningOptimizationYAMLStatisticsHVACPLCBACnetThermodynamicsHydronicsRefrigerationChiller plantLadder logicModbusData center

Responsibilities

Create facility models using Phaidra's products for ingestion by AI control systems

Configure and commission Phaidra's products according to facility and customer requirements

Work with product team to identify and define product requirements based on customer specifications

Translate customer needs into coherent documentation for software development team

Provide ongoing support of deployed products including issue resolution and performance monitoring

Lead deployment and support of multiple Solutions in parallel

Analyze performance and viability of engineered solutions

Troubleshoot, triage, and analyze issues with control systems and equipment

Act as internal and customer-facing SME on delivery of platinum support to customers

Provide technical advice to research projects and support sales and marketing efforts

Assist in analyzing and triaging AI control systems in the support phase

Ensure automated tools enable Phaidra to scale across thousands of customers

Benefits

EquityPaid parental leaveHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceCompetitive salary and stock option planWellness allowanceHome office allowanceUnlimited PTORemote workProfessional developmentCompany MacBook

Amenities

Fast-paced team-oriented environment where work directly shapes company directionOutsized responsibilities and professional developmentTraining is foundational including functional, customer immersion, and development trainingFlexible stipends to support workspace, well-being, and continued professional developmentCompany MacBook providedUnlimited paid time off with required minimum of 20 days per year