Mechanical Controls Engineer Data Centers

Pkaza is a third-party employment firm representing an engineering design and commissioning company specializing in MEP critical facilities and data centers. The Mechanical Controls Engineer will lead the design, integration, programming, and commissioning of Building Automation Systems for HVAC and critical cooling systems, while collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineering teams and project stakeholders.

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 of 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 being given 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 / Develop all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc

Requirements:

• 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; Automated 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 successfully work independently; Self Starter and should prioritize 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
• BA / BS in Engineering or relevant degree a Huge Plus
• Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a Plus