Mechanical Controls Engineer Data Centers

Gilder Search Group; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer in White Plains, NY. The role involves designing and implementing HVAC control systems for data centers, leading automation design teams, and collaborating on complex engineering projects. Ideal candidates should have significant experience with Building Automation Systems and a degree in Engineering. The company offers competitive salaries, benefits including medical insurance, and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years with BMS / BCM / BAS Systems.
• Experience working on controls products from companies like Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Honeywell.
• Skills in completing assignments accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead automation design teams of complex scope.
• Mentor mechanical engineers on controls design.
• Design and implement front end platforms for HVAC controls.
• Develop process documentation and training materials.

Skills

BMS / BCM / BAS Systems experience

PLC / ALC programming

Data Center Engineering

Client facing experience

Effective communication

Education

BA / BS in Engineering

Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

BAS protocols (BACnet, Modbus)

Job description

Mechanical Controls Engineer Data Centers - White Plains, NY

This position is also available in: Dallas TX, Phoenix AZ, Los Angeles CA, Omaha NE, New York NY, or anywhere remote.

Our client is an Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS systems) as it pertains to Mechanical / HVAC equipment design in a data center environment. The candidate shall have the expertise to lead the design of new systems and make upgrades to existing automation systems for HVAC and critical cooling systems in the mission‑critical environment. The candidate may need to assist in complete startup, commissioning, and validation procedures of these systems. The candidate will need to collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams for design sequences, powering of equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead automation design teams of complex scope, and coordinate activities with other disciplines as needed
• Mentor mechanical engineers and assist with training on controls design and development.
• Design and implement front end platforms for HVAC controls.
• Develop and improve configuration, programming, networking, and diagnostic standards
• Engineer and implement programming
• Lead creation and modification of programming logic to meet sequence of operations / SOO / Methods of Procedures / MOPs
• Design control, monitoring and systems integration of HVAC / mechanical equipment / systems
• Maintain and deploy updated versions of applications for existing control systems with minimal supervision, autonomous in day‑to‑day work with high‑level instruction on projects or assignments
• Work with leading‑edge automation systems from large scale controls vendors
• Lead development, design and continuous improvement of configuration, programming, networking, and diagnostic standards
• Lead design of controls for centralized chilled water plans, condenser water plants, etc.
• Review engineered shop drawings and submittals – sequence of operations, installation drawings and point lists
• Participate in building automation focused design reviews
• Assist in the design, configuration, programming, and diagnostics / troubleshooting of BAS networks
• Understand IT / OT interface requirements including routers, switches and network addressing
• Assess, recommend, and implement industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs
• Develop process documentation and training materials
• Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, project managers, AEs, controls vendors, GC's and commissioning agents on project progress
• Assist in development of all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc.

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Engineering or relevant degree a huge plus
• Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a plus
• Data Center Engineering experience with Automation and Controls Experience
• Experience integrating PLC / ALC with complex data center / mission critical facilities
• 5‑10+ years with BMS / BCM / BAS Systems (Building Monitoring Systems / Building Control Systems / Building Automation Systems)
• Previous experience working on controls products from companies such as Johnson Controls / JCI, Siemens, Automatic Logic, Honeywell, GE Control Systems, Schneider Electric
• Ability to read and audit one‑lines / blueprints / CAD drawings and controls diagrams
• PLC / ALC programming experience
• Experience with controls systems design as it relates to Critical HVAC equipment (Chillers, Air Handlers, CRAC / CRAH units, Boilers, etc.)
• Experience working with common BAS protocols BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.
• Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals
• Client facing experience and at times serve as primary point of client contact on various projects
• Ability to work independently, self‑starter and prioritize well
• Effective communicator – both oral and written form (technical and non‑technical)
• Proactive, resourceful, delegator and a multitasker
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Superior analytical, planning and problem resolution skills
• Must be able to provide necessary pro‑active recommendations to clients
• Knowledge of general computer hardware & software applications
• Travel: 5‑10% / Minimal travel if located near NYC or LA

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V