Electrical Power Monitoring System Design (EPMS) Engineer

Strategic Mission Critical; Town of Clifton Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical in the United States seeks a Building Management System (BMS) Design Engineer to develop EPMS control strategies for mission critical facilities. You will draft operation sequences, EPMS specs, and integration plans with PLCs and mechanical systems to ensure reliability and redundancy.

You will coordinate with electrical engineers, conduct site visits, perform QA/QC on drawings, and support client and vendor deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in EPMS or BCMS design
• Experience in mission-critical environments
• Knowledge of control system protocols
• Familiarity with standards like Division 25/26
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed control system design documents and sequences of operation.
• Create EPMS specifications and integration strategies with PLCs and other building systems.
• Define I/O, panels, and communication protocols for equipment.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and internal engineers to align design with owner requirements.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and QA/QC reviews.
• Conduct site visits to verify installed conditions meet contract documents.

Skills

EPMS design

BCMS/PLC knowledge

Communication skills

Engineering collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

TCP/IP

PLC programming

Job description

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

Position Opening

The Building Management System (BMS) Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and technical development of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and control sequences for mission critical facilities. This role focuses on developing control system strategies that ensure reliability and redundancy as required by the project while supporting seamless integration with other building systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed control system design documents, including sequences of operation, network architecture diagrams and points lists.
• Create project-related EPMS specifications.
• Define integration strategies between EPMS, PLCs, mechanical and electrical systems, and third-party monitoring platforms.
• Specify control panel requirements, I/O requirements, and communication protocols for all equipment.
• Coordinate closely with electrical equipment manufacturers to ensure monitoring requirements are coordinated with equipment designs.
• Collaborate with internal electrical engineers to ensure system logic aligns with owner design requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure network architecture and cabling requirements are incorporated into overall project requirements.
• Develop and maintain company-wide standards for EPMS design, details, and documentation templates.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and technical workshops with clients, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Assist clients with evaluation and selection of control system integrators.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to validate drawings, sequences, and integration details before issuance.
• Conduct site visits to gather existing system information, review construction work in progress, and confirm installed conditions are in compliance with contract document requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems design, preferably within consulting or mission critical environments.
• Strong understanding of Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Candidates with significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of one of these degrees.
• Knowledge of control communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of PLC based Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.
• Experience with Division 25 and 26 specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems including distribution equipment, generators, UPS, and similar equipment in the context of monitoring and integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly describe complex control sequences.
• Experience solely in the context of manufacturing or process automation is not preferred

Compensation

Base Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law