Controls Design Engineer - BMS - Data Center

Olsson is an engineering and design firm that focuses on improving the world through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Controls Design Engineer - BMS to design instrumentation and control systems for Data Centers, manage BMS design tasks, and ensure proper construction and compliance of Building Management Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the selection and specification of:
• Process instrumentation
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment or (DDC) Direct Digital Controls
• Develop and approve control system (BMS) sequences of operations
• Manage assigned BMS design tasks including scope, schedule, and quality
• Perform technical review and approval of instrumentation and control system deliverables
• Review submittals, conduct field inspections, and verify compliance with design intent
• Independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems within the engineer’s discipline
• Act as technical lead, supervisor, and resource to the design team
• Train, mentor, and support the education and professional development of staff
• Participate in the preparation, review, and approval of RFP response content and pricing
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, organization, flexibility, and collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel to project site visits as needed, roughly 15-35%

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions
• Ability to independently resolve complex problems within the engineering discipline
• 6+ years of experience designing BMS or control systems
• Attention to and passion for detail, quality, and system reliability
• Experience acting as a technical resource or supervisor to design teams
• Ability to support staff education, mentoring, and professional development
• Participation in proposal development, including RFP technical content and pricing support
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Willingness to actively participate in the engineering and professional community (seminars, conferences, publications)