On-Site BMS Controls Engineer (Senior)

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Job Opening: On-site Building Management Controls Engineer (Senior Level)

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

With a rapidly expanding market and the AI adoption driving huge growth in the data center market, SMC is at the forefront of industry growth. We offer not just jobs, but career paths that reward innovation and expertise. If you want to work alongside highly skilled professionals with years of mission critical experience, then we want you to be part of our team, a team that works on major projects for top-tier data center providers. Your work will ensure the resilience and efficiency of data infrastructure that millions depend on.

SMC is actively looking for a Senior Building Management Controls Engineer in the El Paso area to provide on-site oversight of large-scale data center construction projects including coordination with trade partners, RFI resolution, submittal and shop drawing review, and coordination with in-office design team members who will be making required drawing updates and assisting with construction administration remotely.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working autonomously in high pressure construction environments and has excellent communication skills including conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving.

This engagement is for an initial 6-month on-site term which is anticipated to be extended to as much as 2 years. Opportunities for transfer within SMC to other jobsite and/or office locations as well as different roles are available after the term of the initial engagement for candidates who qualify.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This candidate will oversee the successful execution of SMC’s design work in an on-site environment, working and coordinating closely with contractors, clients, and design partners from all disciplines. This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines including high priority RFI and submittal reviews.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be present at the client job site daily except when taking PTO or holidays in accordance with SMC policies.
• Conduct daily job walks of in-progress construction, identify deviations from the contract documents at the earliest possible stage to permit speedy remediation, and be available to review conflicts and questions from contractors on a daily basis.
• Complete partial and building punch walks in accordance with the contractor’s construction schedule.
• Be intimately familiar with the commissioning process including typical 5-level commissioning, review of scripts and resulting reports, and NETA testing practices.
• Participate in level 4 and 5 commissioning as a representative of SMC and our client.
• Coordinate with all internal and external disciplines as required for RFI resolution, submittal, and shop drawing review.
• Spot check contractor redline drawings, and equipment settings for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and review detailed control system design documents, including sequences of operation, network architecture diagrams and points lists.
• Create and review 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 and successfully executed on site.
• Develop and maintain client standards for BMS design, details, and documentation templates.
• Participate in coordination meetings and technical workshops with clients, vendors, contractors, 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.
• Understand local and construction codes and project specifications.

• Have experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams.
• Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
• Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
• Help direct work in the office to support the highest priority needs on site.
• Mentor and train other engineers, designers and modelers to develop controls field knowledge base including lessons learned.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or architectural engineering with a related focus. 2-year degrees and EET/MET degrees with work experience will be considered. Significant experience as an BMS controls integrator, owner’s representative, or commissioning agent may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in BMS controls design, integration, and/or commissioning.
• Experience in controls design for larger industrial and commercial buildings is , with experience in mission critical design a strong plus.
• Experience developing detailed mechanical calculations and use of calculation software is required.
• Experience developing and reviewing sequences of operations (SOOs) and points list is required.
• Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists.
• Experience leading small controls teams and having client interface experience is .
• Experience interfacing with contractors, clients, and design partners isa must.
• Strong knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is required.
• Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud is a plus.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License ; however unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome to apply.

COMPENSATION

Base Compensation: $150,000-$300,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.