Controls Engineer - Critical Facilities

Gilder Search Group

United States

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in the United States is seeking a Remote Controls Engineer for critical facilities design. This role involves executing designs for controls and building automation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and managing complex projects in the data center space. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in AE/MEP design, knowledge of IoT, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive salaries and medical insurance.

Qualifications

3-5 years of AE / MEP Consulting Engineering design or Systems Integrator shop drawing design.
Knowledge of open-source protocols like BACnet and Modbus.
Client-facing experience and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Execute and lead automation design teams.
Create project specifications and standards.
Mentor engineers and assist with training.

Skills

AE / MEP Consulting Engineering design

Knowledge of IoT

Knowledge of DDC systems

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SQL

MS Office Suite

Job description

Controls Engineer – Critical Facilities Design - Remote

Our client is a leading engineering design and commissioning company that is a subject matter expert in the data center space. This role will be onsite at the customer’s data center, providing onsite design coordination and construction administration, consulting and management support for the data center / mission critical facilities space with a focus on reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise 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 prior experience with the execution of design of controls and building automation systems platforms such as EPMS, BAS or BMS in a data center or industrial environment. They will design customized controls solutions for customers in the data center industry, both new design and upgrades to existing automation systems for power and cooling in a live, mission‑critical environment. They will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering/design teams to ensure reliability, proper operation, acceptance of new and modified installations, automations and software solutions, applying intensive, diversified knowledge of complete BMS, BAS, EPMS—coding, testing and operations.

Responsibilities

Execute and lead automation design teams 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
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

3-5 years of AE / MEP Consulting Engineering design or Systems Integrator shop drawing design a must
Revit or AutoCAD a plus
Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
Knowledge of open-source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
Knowledge of DDC systems including Distech, Honeywell, and Tridium Niagara
Knowledge of PLC systems including Schneider Electric and Allen Bradley
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar engineering degree a plus
Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a Plus
SQL databases for database management and queries
Knowledge of networking concepts and config: TCP/IP, VLANs, LANs, Switches, Routers, and RSTP
Experience working with common BAS and SCADA protocols BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.
Skilled with best practices for Cybersecurity related to SCADA system
Previous Experience working with UI/UX concepts, best practices and standards
Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals
Perform code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements
Conduct code analysis and possess advanced knowledge of electrical codes
Analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
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)
Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training if needed
Travel: 10% / Minimal travel - meet the team, customer, etc.