EPMS Design Engineer — Hybrid, Mission-Critical

Strategic Mission Critical; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-sponsored life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

License cost reimbursement

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Building Management System (BMS) Design Engineer to design and develop EPMS control sequences for mission critical facilities. The role focuses on reliable, redundant systems and seamless integration with other building systems.

The candidate will lead EPMS specifications, define integration strategies, and coordinate with manufacturers and engineers to ensure compliant, high-performance monitoring throughout projects.

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).
• 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

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.

Skills

EPMS design

BCMS

PLC

Control protocols

Division 25/26

Electrical power systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Building Management System (BMS) Design Engineer to design and develop EPMS control sequences for mission critical facilities. The role focuses on reliable, redundant systems and seamless integration with other building systems.

The candidate will lead EPMS specifications, define integration strategies, and coordinate with manufacturers and engineers to ensure compliant, high-performance monitoring throughout projects.