Controls Engineer - Data Centers

Gilder Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New York is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design customized controls solutions for data centers. Responsibilities include executing automation designs, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 4-7+ years of experience in BMS/SCADA systems, and effective communication skills. Competitive salaries and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years with BMS/BCM/BAS Systems/SCADA/DCIM.
• Experience with HVAC equipment design is necessary.
• Ability to audit blueprints and controls diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation design of complex scopes.
• Lead design for control panels and specifications.
• Mentor engineers and assist in training on software standards.

Skills

Automation and Controls Experience

PLC/ALC Programming Experience

Effective communication

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Experience with BAS protocols

Experience integrating PLC/ALC

Client facing experience

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Licensed PE/EIT/Certifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

Controls Engineer - Data Centers - NYC or Remote

Our client is a leading engineering design and commissioning company that specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space, focusing on reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale companies. This career‑growth opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation, 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, BAS, BMS, DCIM, SCADA in a data center or industrial environment. They 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 reliability, proper operations, acceptance of new and modified installations, automations and software solutions.

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 controls
• 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

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.

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