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Controls Engineer – Data Centers – NYC or Remote Our client is a Leading Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with the execution of design of Controls and Building automation systems platforms such as EPMS (Electrical and Power Monitoring Systems), BAS Systems (Building Automation Systems), BMS System (Building Monitor Systems), DCIM, SCADA in a data center or industrial environment. This candidate will design customized controls solutions for customers in the data center industry for both new design and upgrades to existing automation systems for power and cooling systems in a live, mission-critical environment. They will collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering / Design teams to ensure the reliability, proper operations, acceptance of new and modified installations, automations and software solutions. Applies an intensive and diversified knowledge of experience in machine control / BMS/BAS/EPMS/DCIM/SCADA systems design, implementation, testing and operations.

Responsibilities:

Execute automation design of complex scope, and coordinate activities of other personnel as needed

Meet with business to understand needs of the customer to design a customized solution to meet their needs

Equipment selection and write supporting reports

Create standards for ground up design as found in initial discovery process

Lead design for control panels: layout, control power, relay logic, and wiring diagrams

Create and review project specifications and sequence of operations of MEP equipment

Create Bill of materials (BOMs): instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices

Mentor engineers and assist with training and development on software standards to create a learning and growing environment

Design and implement Front end SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Platforms, DDC and PLC – controller based systems for various projects

Lead the design of BAS controls and EPMS

Develop and improve design configuration, programming, networking, systems architecture, diagnostic standards including IT / OT requirements and interface to match application needs

Review / Submit project deliverables per project requirements: AE design drawings, shop drawings, product data, o/m manuals (SOPs and MOPs), etc.

Lead development of UI / UX configuration standards

Develop proposals and timely completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables including project scope, schedule and budget

Effective time management of project design team including forecasting resources and resource coordination

Identify potential project scope changes; aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and changes from estimated costs and project deadlines

QA/QC peer reviews for projects which candidate is not the engineer

Optimize workflow and deliverables by developing templates, standards, automations, etc.

Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, project managers, AEs and commissioning agents on project progress

Assist / Develop all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc.

Work with Customer to ensure safe and secure systems to meet best practices

Qualifications:

BA / BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant degree a Huge Plus

Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a Plus

Engineering experience with industry standards with Automation and Controls Experience relevant to the data center industry

Experience integrating PLC / ALC with complex data center / mission critical facilities

4-7+ years with BMS / BCM / BAS Systems / SCADA / DCIM – Building monitoring systems / building control systems / Building Automation Systems

Previous experience working on Controls Products from companies such as: Johnson Controls / JCI; Siemens; Automated Logic; Honeywell; GE Control Systems; Schneider Electric

Ability to read and audit one-lines / blueprints / CAD drawings and controls diagrams

PLC / ALC Programming Experience

Experience with Controls systems design as it relates to: Critical HVAC equipment (air-cooled / water cooled chillers, cooling distribution units, cooling towers, adiabatic coolers, Air Handlers, CRAC / CRAH units, liquid cooling systems, containment solutions, etc.)

Experience working with common BAS protocols BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.

Skilled at reviewing design drawings, equipment submittals, and facility layouts

Client facing experience and at times serve as primary point of client contact on various projects

Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter and should prioritize well

Effective communicator – both oral and written form (tech and non-tech)

Proactive, resourceful, delegator and a multitasker

Exceptional organizational skills with an attention to detail

Skilled in completing assignments accurately and in a timely manner

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Superior analytical, planning and problem resolution skills

Must be able to provide necessary pro-active recommendations to clients

Knowledge of general computer hardware & software applications

Minimal travel

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: 6zf9ngau5jwu9fou1armpxhoze@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate