Lead Automation and Controls Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
About The Position
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Building Automation and Controls Engineer to work on a hybrid schedule from its Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. The role designs automation control and monitoring systems for data centers, including heat rejection systems such as industrial air handling units and chilled water plants, and integration with intelligent HVAC and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS). Design work includes developing drawings and specifications for control products, points lists, and sequences of operation. The engineer works independently or with a team, supporting proposal, design, and construction stages. The role involves executing controls designs for complex projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, equipment vendors, manufacturers, contractors, and system integrators, and reviewing existing conditions and design submissions. The engineer communicates control and monitoring concepts to clients and stakeholders and helps ensure project delivery meets or exceeds design requirements. Project-site travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant work experience.
- At least 7 years of experience designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
- EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to become licensed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with applicable software packages, including AutoCAD and Revit.
- Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical, and energy codes.
- Ability to organize and present design information to project staff.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work as a self-starter.
- Ability to travel to project sites.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Mission-critical or data center experience is highly preferred.
- Experience with international projects is beneficial.
- Experience with building HVAC systems or process control applications through a controls systems vendor, commissioning agent, or design consultant.
- Strong communication skills and interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute engineering tasks within projects, independently or as part of a team.
- Support project proposal, design, and construction stages under general supervision.
- Execute controls designs for complex projects.
- Develop drawing and specification documents with multidisciplinary project teams for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.
- Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
- Coordinate with internal project disciplines and external equipment vendors and manufacturers.
- Communicate complex control and monitoring concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
- Integrate mechanical and electrical engineering requirements into facility controls and monitoring designs.
- Maintain current client relationships and develop new ones.
- Perform controls design work and review systems and drawings before issuance.
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
- Review controls contractor and system integrator shop drawings and product details to ensure delivery meets or exceeds design requirements.
Benefits
- Professional development and career opportunities through WSP.
- Collaborative and mentoring office culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
