Senior Engineer – Design

This is a remote position.

• Serve as client program lead, project trade lead, and SME for BAS and EPMS scope for one or more projects and programs.
  
• Develop client standards, basis of design (BOD), perform feasibility studies, and assist clients with building automation roadmaps
  
• Lead designs for DDC and PLC based BAS and EPMS systems
  
• Design controls network / system architecture including IT / OT requirements
  
• Select instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices
  
• Coordinate with equipment, system, and product vendors for building automation interface requirements
  
• Create and review project book and sheet specifications
  
• Create and review sequence of operations
  
• Create and review system diagrams and point / alarm lists
  
• Work closely with client IT departments for network design, interface details, and security requirements
  
• Provide direction on engineering production aspects with internal and external Revit / BIM resources
  

• Accountable for design document deliverables for design phases including Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Issue For Permit (IFP), Issue For Construction (IFC)
  
• Lead planning and execution of Construction Administration (CA) phase activities remote and on site
  
• Lead building automation focused design reviews and page turns
  
• Participate in internal and external quality control and peer reviews
  
• Lead internal and external project meeting discussions on engineering scope
  

• Manage project communication and reporting
  
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
  
• Manage personal hours using company tools
  

• Lead, develop, and support the team by setting clear objectives, optimizing workflows, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
  
• Perform routine performance evaluations and 1:1 meetings, offering feedback and defining objectives.
  
• Manage and execute departmental projects, oversee resource allocation, and serve as the primary contact for employee questions, policy guidance, and conflict resolution.
  
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment through coaching, performance evaluations, effective communication, and continuous development.
  
• Support team and departmental hiring and recruiting efforts to attract and retain top talent.
  

Requirements

• Skilled in navigating clients through BAS project designs including identification of standards, needs, and option evaluation
  
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
  
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
  
• Skilled in designing BAS and EPMS packaged in AutoCAD or Revit
  
• Knowledge of construction design process, stakeholders, deliverables
  
• Knowledge of code requirements and energy guidelines related to BAS designs
  
• Knowledge of data center HVAC applications and BAS control strategies including chilled water plants
  
• Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
  
• Knowledge of Networking including Addressing, VLANs, LANs, Switches and Routers
  
• Knowledge of open-source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
  
• Knowledge of DDC systems used in building automation designs
  
• Knowledge of PLC systems used in building automation designs
  
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
  
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
  
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
  
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
  
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
  
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
  
• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers
  
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• Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
  
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
  
• Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
  
• Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
  
• On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
  
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds 
  

• Up to 15%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
  
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
  OR
  
• Two years of experience with hands-on installation, testing, validation and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure
  PLUS
  
• Minimum eight years of additional experience with BAS and EPMS design
  
• At least half of this experience should be with hyperscale or colocation data center projects
  

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  
• Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
  
• Dental and vision plans
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
  
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
  
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment