Facility Engineer

Open Systems Technologies; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies is seeking an experienced MEP project lead for data center initiatives in the NY/NJ area. The role combines technical leadership with procurement, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and vendors.

You will oversee HVAC, UPS, PDUs, controls, and life safety systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and on‑time delivery while aligning with sustainability goals and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10+ years managing MEP or mission‑critical construction projects in data centers.
• Experience with live financial data center environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary project lead for MEP and critical‑infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reporting.
• Execute procurement: RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection and contracting.
• Coordinate with engineering, data center operations, and third‑party providers.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC, UPS, PDUs, and controls.
• Manage CAPEX budgets and assist with vendor payments as required.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and governance compliance; support SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain documentation, status tracking, and change management processes.
• Support LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore certifications per project.
• Partner with data center teams for smooth handover to steady‑state operations.

Skills

MEP project management

Data center experience

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Somerset, NJ (Hybrid – minimum 4 days per week at various sites in the NY/NJ area)

Pay: $65-69/hr

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical‑infrastructure CAPEX initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reporting, and financial updates for stakeholders.
• Execute procurement activities including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, data center operations, MEP consultants, and third‑party service providers to ensure alignment with EDC standards and governance.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire/life safety systems, and other mechanical/electrical components.
• Manage project CAPEX budget and assist with vendor payment generation as required.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA/KPI commitments.
• Maintain project documentation, status tracking, change‑management processes, and required meeting cadence.
• Support sustainability and certification goals (LEED, WELL, WiredScore, SmartScore) through project design and execution on a per project basis.
• Partner with data center operations teams to ensure seamless handover into steady‑state operations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission‑critical construction projects within data centers or a similar environment required.
• Experience with financial firms is preferred as it relates to the critical nature of refreshing equipment in a live financial data center environment is preferred.
• This is a MEP role and not telecom or application/software development.
• Knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large‑scale project budgets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate documentation.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast‑paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards.