Engineering Manager - Design

Smart Tech Contracting is a leader in delivering turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers. The Engineering Manager - Design provides leadership and expertise for design document deliverables in building automation systems, ensuring quality and consistency across multiple design programs while managing a team of engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as client program lead, project trade lead, and SME for the BAS and EPMS scope for one or more projects and / or 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
• Develop, maintain, and enforce organizational design standards, templates, and best practices for BAS / EPMS design projects alongside leadership
• Mentor and train staff on technical competencies, software tools, and project workflows
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions on completed projects
• Perform QAQC reviews for all project milestones on projects / programs where they are not lead engineer
• 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
• Implement and monitor team objectives to meet set goals
• Manage and execute departmental or organizational projects, ensuring alignment with departmental focus
• Ensure employee adherence to company policies and procedures, serve as the first stop for employee questions on workplace rules and practices
• Direct team members clearly, maintaining consistency with organizational objectives
• Develop team efficiency and prioritization strategies
• Facilitate team member development through targeted coaching
• Resolve conflicts within the team, promoting a collaborative atmosphere
• Perform routine performance evaluations and 1:1 meetings, offering feedback and defining objectives
• Participate in organizational strategy discussions to synchronize departmental and company goals
• Foster interdepartmental communication to enhance organizational understanding
• Align team efforts with overarching company strategies
• Communicate details effectively to all stakeholders
• Optimize resource management and task assignments within the team
• Adapt resource allocation in response to project demands and departmental needs
• Cultivate a team environment that encourages cooperation and collective problem-solving
• Assist with team and departmental hiring and recruiting processes

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 packages for MEP firm(s)
• 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 leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through 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
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction or related discipline; equivalent military / industry experience accepted
• Minimum eight years of experience with BAS and EPMS design
• At least half of this experience should be with hyperscale or colocation data center projects
• MEP, DDC and PLC experience
• Experience as a people manager