Controls Systems Design Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation seeks a BMS/Controls Engineer to design Facility/Building Management Systems for data centers, addressing power modules, IT modules and essential infrastructure. The role involves creating detailed drawings, OTs, and sequences of operation, coordinating with integration partners and testing teams.

The candidate should have a degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years in controls engineering, with optional PE license and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional engineering (PE) License - optional.
• Minimum 4 years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of FMS/BMS concepts and installation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Controls Engineer from pre-sales to commissioning.
• Design FMS/BMS network architecture per customer specs.
• Coordinate interfaces with 3rd party equipment and local controllers.
• Develop system integration architectures and wiring diagrams.
• Manage and support contracted integration teams for SD/DD/CD narratives.
• Collaborate with General Contractors and field teams on construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Test and validate FMS/BMS installations with commissioning teams.
• Travel to sites for reviews and start-up as needed.

Skills

BMS design concepts

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Research new designs

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license - optional

Tools

AutoDesk suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The BMS/Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design of Facility/Building Management Systems (FMS/BMS) and data center controls for general and emergency lighting systems, switchgear, standby generators, MV and LV distribution, UPS systems and associated battery cabinets, fire protection systems, access control and CCTV systems with primary emphasis on Power Modules, IT Modules and Data Centers. The BMS/Controls Engineer will design to customer specifications and requirements and will support all Controls inquiries and business development activities through the course of the assigned project. The Engineer will provide general Controls configuration designs for Data Centers, Telecommunications Central Office, Switching Centers, Video Hub Offices, etc. and will work directly with the module integration facility to develop a detailed drawing package for the integration of all FMS/BMS systems. The Engineer will provide FMS/BMS riser diagrams, Input/Output tables, programming parameters for specific BMS software, Sequence of Operations for the data centre operation, etc. This Individual will coordinate the testing of the facility FMS/BMS systems with Electrical, Architectural and Mechanical (Thermal) designs and participate in the Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and commissioning when required.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Serve as the Controls Engineer on assigned projects from pre-sales to final commissioning stage.
• Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements.
• Design optimal FMS/BMS network architecture in compliance with the customer's requirements and specifications.
• Work with 3rd party suppliers to define and coordinate control and monitoring interfaces for their equipment, utilizing and coordinating local controllers, relays and components to accomplish the overall FMS/BMS/EPMS integration.
• Define and document interaction between electrical equipment, mechanical systems and 3rd party equipment, including required points, alarms, statuses, commands, interlocks and communication interfaces.
• Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to satisfy the application.
• Familiarity with industry-standard communication protocols including Modbus TCP/RTU, SNMP, OPC and TCP/IP, as well as hardware requirements for RS-485, CAN, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Develop system integration architectures, network diagrams, wiring diagrams, points lists, cable schedules, equipment interface requirements, equipment layouts and sequences of operation (SOOs)
• Manage and Support contracted integration companies to provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for FMS/BMS design aspects of the solution
• Collaborate with other disciplines and external partners - General Contractors and field teams to develop construction document sets, installation details, installation manuals and Bills of Material associated with the Controls design.
• Work with Vertiv's business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate BMS and controls equipment, coordinate requirements, review and develop equipment and system testing procedures.
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
• Create, review and approve FMS/BMS product, cable and component submittals.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
• Quality control during integration of FMS/BMS systems
• Support for all on site integration support
• Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation and performance of FMS/BMS systems.
• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, FMS/BMS systems audits and start-up as needed.
• Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or possess acceptable experience and subject knowledge
• Professional engineering (PE) License - optional
• Minimum 4 years of Controls Engineering experience
• Knowledge of FMS/BMS design concepts, installation, and use
• Knowledge of local, state, & federal codes governing the installation and use of FMS/BMS control requirements.
• Working knowledge in AutoDesk suite of Engineering software including AutoCAD and Revit
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience reading and interpreting modular construction drawings and equipment specifications
• Interpreting customer specification requirements.
• Have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities
• Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Proven leadership and problem solving skills.
• Proven Project Management skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

No special Physical or Environmental requirements

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

5% - 10%

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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