DCIM Engineer I

Quality Technology Services•New Albany, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Engineer I is responsible for the management and administration of the Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS’s). Primary responsibilities for strategy, engineering, design, and innovation of the EMPS and BMS systems within QTS data centers and assisting with any construction/upgrade efforts therein. Additional duties are to provide system administration tasks for all DCIM systems which are comprised of EPMS’s, BMS’s (Building Automation Systems) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems). The ideal candidate will possess a technology background that enables him/her to undertake the challenges of sophisticated system platforms and demonstrate an ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning with the larger objectives of the business. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
One or more years of experience with critical monitoring and control systems and support for critical facilities.
Working knowledge of BMS and building EPMS systems.
Familiarity with central chilled water plant systems, Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) units, and power distribution systems in a critical systems environment.
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of BAS/BMS systems, ALC, Andover, Tridium, Delta Controls or others.
Understanding of network implementation.
Working knowledge of virtualized environments.
Familiarity with ServiceNow.
Working knowledge of SQL database systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents that may include Control Drawings, Sequence of Operations, Bill of Materials, Graphical User, Interface requirements, and Functional Specifications.
Knowledge of BAC-net, Modbus, TCP/IP configuration, SNMP communication protocols, Active Directory security and Microsoft Office tools.
Understanding of basic power calculations on single and 3-phase circuits, electrical diagrams, control diagrams

Responsibilities

Ensure DCIM systems are operating as designed to protect the data center, capture power usage, calculate available capacity, and provide meaningful, timely alarms, notifications, and reports to end users.
Configuration of DCIM system applications in support of new data center deployments, new data requirements, and data center retrofits.
Prepare and maintain DCIM systems support documentation, test plans, and change management records.
Implement corporate policies procedures, and standards to maximize the performance of systems, applications, and networks.
Administer the QTS power provisioning, incident management, and reporting processes for sites.
Coordinate field work as required including any necessary contractor supervision.
Work efficiently and independently - applying analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills to support day-to-day operations.
Work closely with co-workers, maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors on site-specific projects.
Perform inspections and assist in the testing and commissioning of the facility system (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.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other QTS facilities may be required.