BMS Design Engineer - Data Center
At a glance
Mid-level role at olsson. Remote · $80,000–$160,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Design instrumentation and control systems for data centers, from early concepts through site details and retrofits
- Prepare BMS designs, specifications and drawings, coordinating with engineering teams, clients, vendors and contractors
- Specify instrumentation, PLCs, HMI equipment and network components such as copper, fiber and wireless hardware
- Write BMS operating sequences, review submittals and inspect field work to verify construction
- Manage assigned tasks and support factory equipment testing and construction administration
What you bring
- At least six years of experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively on a team
- Careful attention to detail; an engineering degree or professional license is preferred, not required
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys collaborative design work and owning detailed BMS tasks. Occasional travel to project sites may be needed for meetings, information gathering and construction administration. The listed work is remote.
From the employer
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
As a BMS/Control Systems Design Engineer you will be joining a fun, growing, team of other Electrical and Control System Engineers, Control System Integration Engineers, and Technicians. Your primary role will be designing instrumentation and control systems for Data Centers. Projects range from high level conceptual designs, detailed site designs and retrofits, factory witness testing of equipment, and construction administration and verification. This role will communicate and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, teams, subconsultants, clients, vendors, and contractors to learn, implement, and verify Data Center Building Management Systems are designed and constructed properly. You will be responsible for managing your tasks including the Building Management System (BMS) design, specifications, and drawings. This position may require occasional travel to project sites for meetings, information collection, and construction administration.
Additional duties will include:
- Selection and specification of process instrumentation.
- Selection and specification of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment.
- Selection and specification of networking components and media including copper, fiber, and wireless hardware.
- Development of control system (BMS) sequences of operations.
- Submittal review and field inspections.
- Task Management
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others
- Having ownership in the work you do
- Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- 6+ years of experience.
- Attention to and passion for detail.
- Professional engineering license preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.
National Pay Range$80,000—$160,000 USD
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
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