Senior Building Management Design Engineer

Strategic Mission Critical is a company focused on mission critical facilities, providing reliable solutions for data center providers. They are seeking a Senior Building Management Design Engineer responsible for the design and technical development of Building Management Systems and control sequences, ensuring reliability and integration with other building systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed control system design documents, including sequences of operation, network architecture diagrams and points lists
• Create project-related BMS specifications
• Define integration strategies between BMS, PLCs, mechanical and electrical systems, and third-party monitoring platforms
• Specify control panel requirements, I/O requirements, and communication protocols for all equipment
• Collaborate with internal mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure system logic aligns with owner design requirements
• Collaborate with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure network architecture and cabling requirements are incorporated into overall project requirements
• Develop and maintain company-wide standards for BMS design, details, and documentation templates
• Participate in design coordination meetings and technical workshops with clients, vendors, and commissioning agents
• Assist clients with evaluation and selection of control system integrators
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to validate drawings, sequences, and integration details before issuance
• Conduct site visits to gather existing system information, review construction work in progress, and confirm installed conditions are in compliance with contract document requirements

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in building automation or HVAC controls design, preferably within consulting or mission critical environments
• Strong understanding of HVAC system operation and control logic
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering. Candidates with significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of one of these degrees
• Knowledge of control communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP
• Knowledge of PLC and DDC based BMS systems
• Experience with Division 23, 25 and 26 specifications
• Knowledge of electrical power systems including distribution equipment, generators, UPS, and similar equipment in the context of monitoring and integration is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly describe complex control sequences
• Experience solely in the context of manufacturing or process automation is not preferred