Resident Engineer – Data Center Technology Campus

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading data center services firm in Binghamton, NY seeks a Resident Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for critical facilities operations. Responsibilities include engineering support for utility systems, compliance checks on installations, and managing projects in a multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 7+ years of MEP design or commissioning experience and a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in data center MEP design or commissioning.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems including HVAC, electrical power distribution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for all utility systems and infrastructure.
• Review contractor installations for compliance with design specifications.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and construction oversight.

Skills

MEP systems understanding

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Resident Engineer – Data Center Technology Campus – Binghamton, NY

This opportunity is with a mission-critical data center managed services provider. The firm provides reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world’s largest organizations, supporting Enterprise Clients, Colo Providers, Hyperscale Companies, AI/HPC, etc. This role offers career growth with exciting projects, innovative technology, and competitive salaries and benefits.

This role will be onsite at the Customer’s Technology Campus. Act as the technical resource / advisor / resident engineer providing onsite support for engineering design, operations, and planning to execute assignments in a multidisciplinary role for critical facilities operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical, controls, and electrical power distribution systems for data centers. Experience with electrical equipment design including generators, UPS systems, and electrical switchgear is required. Mechanical/HVAC experience is also required. You will support the critical infrastructure team as their technical resource / subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support campus-wide for all utility systems and infrastructure: steam, chilled water, compressed air, glycol, and electrical distribution
• Support construction administration by reviewing RFIs, change orders, submittals, and specifications
• Participate in equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and vendor QA/QC visits
• Assist in coordinating site inspections
• Review contractor installations for compliance with design specifications and industry standards
• Provide technical expertise on mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring alignment with the Owner’s requirements
• Develop and implement modernization plans for existing infrastructure to enhance efficiency, resiliency, and reliability
• Evaluate, manage, and track equipment nearing end-of-life and prepare technical specifications for replacements
• Support and coordinate central utility plant capital projects with the project management team
• Oversee projects, assist with design plans/reviews, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role for medium to large data center facility design projects
• Conduct vendor evaluations and construction oversight to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Support Data Center Operations with any design upgrades at the site
• Monitor system performance and recommend operational or technical improvements
• Work with Management to create / respond to RFPs
• Write comprehensive reports when needed including recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Provide engineering expertise for troubleshooting, failure analysis, and corrective action development
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to engineering design and commissioning
• Understand functional tests for various systems, such as electrical distribution systems, UPS, and standby generators
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and owners’ agents as needed
• Maintain and organize all engineering drawings
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements (OSHA, etc.)

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in data center MEP design or commissioning
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, but relevant experience also considered
• EIT or PE license is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of MEP systems (HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, Compressors, cooling towers, Generators, UPS, Switchgear, Electrical Power Distribution, Utilities)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM for design reviews / minor tweaks is a plus
• Proficient in construction administration and document management
• Experience preparing specifications, evaluating equipment, and supporting capital project implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze field conditions and recommend solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with Owners, contractors, and engineering teams (this role requires substantial writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• Self-starter, self-motivated, and able to prioritize effectively
• Previous experience in the military or as a veteran is a huge plus (Navy nukes – EMN/ETN/MMN, Seabees; Army – Power Generation; Air Force – Power Production; Generator Techs; Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions: Please apply directly by clicking the link below, or forward your resume directly to [e-mail]

If you have further questions after applying, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other Critical Facility openings at: https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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

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