DCIM Engineer

Matlen Silver; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking an experienced Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Engineer II for onsite work in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on administration, configuration, and maintenance of EPMS, BMS, and SCADA within a data-center environment.

Strong troubleshooting and coordination with engineering, facilities, and project teams are essential. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical power monitoring, building automation, and the ability to support upgrades,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years supporting critical monitoring and control systems in data-center environments.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS and building automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain DCIM systems for power usage tracking and reporting.
• Configure EPMS/BMS/SCADA for deployments, upgrades, and retrofits.
• Maintain documentation, test plans, and change management records.

Skills

DCIM

BMS

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

TCP/IP

SNMP

SQL

Job description

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

The Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Engineer II is responsible for the administration, management, engineering, and maintenance of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems within a data center environment. This role supports system design, configuration, upgrades, new deployments, and ongoing facility operations to ensure reliable monitoring, power management, and environmental control. The ideal candidate has experience with critical monitoring and control systems, electrical power distribution, and building automation technologies. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills, independent problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with engineering, facilities, project management, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain DCIM systems to ensure accurate power usage tracking, capacity calculations, alarms, notifications, and reporting.
• Configure and support EPMS, BMS, and SCADA applications for new deployments, system upgrades, and facility retrofits.
• Maintain technical documentation, test plans, system configurations, and change management records.
• Administer power provisioning, incident management, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate onsite technical work, including contractor oversight and collaboration with project teams.
• Perform system inspections and assist with testing, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Troubleshoot system, application, and network issues to maintain reliable facility operations.
• Maintain and modify equipment controls to improve operational efficiency.
• Implement established policies, procedures, and standards for system performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors on facility projects.
• Provide after-hours emergency support as needed and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Travel to other facilities as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of experience supporting critical monitoring and control systems in critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
• Familiarity with central chilled water plants, Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) units, and facility operations.
• Experience with power distribution systems in data centers or similar critical environments.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal customer contract requirements.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• AVEVA Wonderware certification.
• Experience with building automation systems and platforms such as ALC, Andover, Tridium, and Delta Controls.
• Understanding of network implementation and virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and SQL database systems.
• Two or more years of experience with industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or Siemens.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and change control for BMS and facility systems, including HVAC, chiller plants, and water systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documentation, including control drawings, sequences of operation, bills of materials, graphical user interface requirements, and functional specifications.
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, and SNMP communication protocols.
• Familiarity with Active Directory security and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of basic single-phase and three-phase electrical power calculations, electrical diagrams, and control diagrams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills when working with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and customers.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, management, and customers.
• Flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional after-hours work and travel.