Lead Automation and Controls Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP in the U.S.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement savings options

Flexible workplace model

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Building Automation and Controls Engineer for their office in Tempe, AZ. The role requires 7+ years of experience in designing building automation control systems for commercial and mission critical facilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong communication skills, alongside proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. This position involves planning engineering tasks, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring projects meet design requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission critical facilities.
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical, and energy codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engineering tasks within projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Review systems and drawings prior to issuance.

Skills

Building automation control systems design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently searching for a Lead Building Automation and Controls Engineer to join our Tempe, AZ office.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering teams and related practices.
• Support the team during proposal, design, and construction stages of projects.
• Execute controls design of complex projects.
• Develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers.
• Communicate complex control and monitoring concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
• Integrate mechanical & electrical engineering requirements into larger facility controls and monitoring designs.
• Interact regularly with clients, maintaining relationships and developing new ones.
• Perform all aspects of controls design, review systems, and drawings prior to issuance.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
• Review controls contractor and system integrator shop drawings and product details to ensure project delivery meets or exceeds design requirements.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will possess experience with building type HVAC systems or process control applications from a controls systems vendor, commissioning agent, or design consultant. Candidates should have strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of experience designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission critical facilities.
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or the ability to become licensed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical, and energy codes.
• Ability to organize and present design information to project staff.
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self‑starter.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience highly preferred.
• Experience with international projects is beneficial.

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees receive a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/ Age/ Color/ Religion/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ National Origin/ Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.