Data Center Controls Engineer

The Datacenter Controls Engineer is responsible for the management and administration of datacenter Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS’s). The Datacenter Controls Engineer reports to the Operations Controls Manager. Primary responsibilities include strategy, troubleshooting and maintenance, of the EMPS and BMS systems within Prime’s portfolio. Responsible for identification, development and management of OpEx projects. Works with the production development teams to provide feedback on design, best practices, and maintainability feedback.

Additional duties are to provide system administration tasks for all DCIM systems which are comprised of EPMSs, BMSs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a both a production and construction environment, possess a system integration background with emphasis placed on Tridium Niagara 4 experience, and demonstrates adaptability to a variety of site conditions/products/and contracting environments.

What you’ll do

• Ensure all connected systems and integrations (BMS, EPMS, and DCIM) are operating nominally
• Configuration of DCIM system applications in support of new deployments, and data requirements
• Draft, issue, and maintain DCIM systems support documentation, test plans, and change management records.
• Participate and support facility incident management response, support facilities staff.
• Coordinate field work as required including any necessary contractor supervision.
• Work with interdepartmental teams supporting site specific projects.
• Perform inspections and attend commissioning of facility systems (as required).
• Participate in on-call duty; to include providing off-hour emergency support as needed.
• Lead maintenance and modification of controls on equipment to facilitate more efficient operation.
• Join and actively participate in lessons-learned sessions to assist with providing feedback to design teams.

• Five or more years of experience with critical monitoring and control systems and support for critical facilities.
• BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other related degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of and experience with BMS and EPMS systems.
• Familiarity with central chilled water plant systems, Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) Units and facility operations.
• Familiarity with power distribution systems in a data center environment, to include PDUs, STSs, PQMs, and low voltage (<600V) switchgear.
• Up to 25% travel required. (1-2 weeks per month, M-F)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Preferred

• Tridium Niagara 4 certification\
• Understanding of network implementation.
• Working knowledge of virtualized environments.
• Working knowledge of SQL database systems.
• Two or more years of experience with various Direct Digital Controllers (DDCC) such as Distech, ABB Cylon, KMC, Alerton, etc
• Experience performing commissioning activities as it relates, but not limited to: Chiller plants, process water systems, building automation systems, low voltage switchgear and protection schemes, etc.

• Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents that may include: Control Drawings, Sequence of Operations, Bill of Materials, Graphical User Interface requirements, and Specifications.

• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP configuration, SNMP communication protocols, Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to perform basic power calculations on single and 3-phase circuits, electrical diagrams, control diagrams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills as well as excellent organization, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent coordination skills between multiple stakeholders, third-party contractors, consultants and clients.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and communication with staff, management, and customers.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * Competitive salary range of $115k for 5-years and $165k for 8-years of experience along with a generous performance bonus program
• A dollar-for-dollar 401k up to a 4% employer match that is fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Over 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world’s largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.