Job Summary The Deputy Engineering Leader provides technical and project leadership for building controls (BMS/EMCS) and EPMS/electrical infrastructure projects in mission-critical environments, especially data centers. This person leads projects from design through commissioning, coordinates engineering, field, and customer teams, and mentors' engineers and technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for BMS, EMCS, and EPMS projects from design through implementation.
- Lead controls system design, controller programming, and sequences of operation.
- Serve as the primary technical expert for HVAC, mechanical, and integrated power systems.
- Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization of building automation and power monitoring systems.
- Coordinate engineering, field, and project teams. Track schedules, progress, and deliverables.
- Review engineering designs and provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders. Partner with project management to keep projects on track.
- Mentor and guide engineers and field technicians.
- Support scalable, resilient solutions for mission-critical facilities.
- Ensure all solutions meet operational, reliability, and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science (required, no exceptions)
- 5+ years in BMS, BAS, or controls engineering, or in EPMS
- Data center or other mission-critical experience (hospitals, military installations, high-availability facilities)
- HVAC and mechanical systems knowledge: AHUs, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, pumping systems, VFDs
- BMS platform experience: Niagara (preferred), Siemens, or Schneider Electric
- Strong understanding of BACnet/IP, Modbus, and IP-based control networks
- Knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, and protective relays
- Experience with EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems)
- Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating engineers, technicians, field, and customer teams
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer communication skills