About this opportunity
Pkaza lists this Controls Engineer - Data Centers opportunity in city of abbeville, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionControls Engineer - Data Centers - NYC or Remote
Our client is a Leading 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 execution of design of Controls and Building automation systems platforms such as EPMS (Electrical and Power Monitoring Systems), BAS Systems (Building Automation Systems), BMS System (Building Monitor Systems), DCIM, SCADA in a data center or industrial environment. This candidate will design customized controls solutions for customers in the data center industry for both new design and upgrades to existing automation systems for power and cooling systems in a live, mission-critical environment. They will collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering / Design teams to ensure the reliability, proper operations, acceptance of new and modified installations, automations and software solutions. Applies an intensive and diversified knowledge of experience in machine control / BMS/BAS/EPMS/DCIM/SCADA systems design, implementation, testing and operations.
Responsibilities:
Execute automation design of complex scope, and coordinate activities of other personnel as needed
Meet with business to understand needs of the customer to design a customized solution to meet their needs
Equipment selection and write supporting reports
Create standards for ground up design as found in initial discovery process
Lead design for control panels: layout, control power, relay logic, and wiring diagrams
Create and review project specifications and sequence of operations of MEP equipment
Create Bill of materials (BOMs): instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices
Mentor engineers and assist with training and development on software standards to create a learning and growing environment
Design and implement Front end SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Platforms, DDC and PLC - controller based systems for various projects
Lead the design of BAS controls and EPMS
Develop and improve design configuration, programming, networking, systems architecture, diagnostic standards including IT / OT requirements and interface to match application needs
Review / Submit project deliverables per project requirements: AE design drawings, shop drawings, product data, o/m manuals (SOPs and MOPs), etc.
Lead development of UI / UX configuration standards
Develop proposals and timely completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables including project scope, schedule and budget
Effective time management of project design team including forecasting resources and resource coordination
Identify potential project scope changes;
aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and changes from estimated costs and project deadlines
QA/QC peer reviews for projects which candidate is not the engineer
Optimize workflow and deliverables by developing templates, standards, automations, etc.
Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, project managers, AEs and commissioning agents on project progress
Assist / Develop all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc.
Work with Customer to ensure safe and secure systems to meet best practices
Qualifications:
BA / BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant degree a Huge Plus
Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a Plus
Engineering experience with industry standards with Automation and Controls Experience relevant to the data center industry
Experience integrating PLC / ALC with complex data center / mission critical facilities
4-7+ years with BMS / BCM / BAS Systems / SCADA / DCIM - Building monitoring systems / building control systems / Building Automation Systems
Previous experience working on Controls Products from companies such as: Johnson Controls / JCI;
Siemens;
AutomatedLogic;
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 (air-cooled / water cooled chillers, cooling distribution units, cooling towers, adiabatic coolers, Air Handlers, CRAC / CRAH units, liquid cooling systems, containment solutions, etc.)
Experience working with common BAS protocols BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.
Skilled at reviewing design drawings, equipment submittals, and facility layouts
Client facing experience and at times serve as primary point of client contact on various projects
Ability to successfully work independently;
Self Starter and shouldprioritize well
Effective communicator - both oral and written form (tech and non-tech)
Proactive, resourceful, delegator and a multitasker
Exceptional organizational skills with an 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
Minimal travel
Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:
After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,
If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!
Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate
Worksite address
city of abbeville, GA, 31001, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.