Principal DCIM Design Engineer

QTS Data Centers

33d•Remote

About The Position

It's exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are among the most highly trusted in the industry, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital evolution. As AI drives the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world’s economy for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates sophisticated data centers. QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things. Who You Are You are a strategic and technically skilled engineer with deep expertise in industrial controls and mission-critical environments. You thrive on creating scalable solutions, setting standards, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver advanced building management and power monitoring systems. You are passionate about innovation, quality, and mentoring others to achieve excellence. The Impact You Will Have As a Principal Data Center Infrastructure Management Delivery Engineer (DCIM-DE), you will serve as the design authority and standards leader for QTS’s DCIM platforms. You will drive the development and implementation of enterprise-wide controls, alarming strategies, and integration models across our data center portfolio. Your work will ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability in systems that power QTS’s global infrastructure. It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals. At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. And we’d like to invite you to join us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience with control systems in mission-critical environments (data centers, N+1 design).
Expert-level knowledge of EPMS, BMS, and SCADA platforms.
Experience with Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Siemens PLC platforms.
Proficiency in BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, TCP/IP, SNMP, and ISO 16484 standards.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage partner deliverables.
Strong understanding of sequences of operations, instrumentation documentation, and alarm hierarchy design.
Ability to travel up to 50% and work across multiple time zones.
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Strong project management and documentation control skills.
Ability to balance technical execution with strategic leadership.
Alignment with QTS values: humility, objectivity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Rockwell and Ignition certifications.
Experience with psychrometries, thermodynamics, and data center mechanical systems.
Hands-on experience with factory/software acceptance testing.
Familiarity with digital twin platforms and high-fidelity simulation.
Working knowledge of SQL, ServiceNow, and Active Directory.
Strong documentation skills for engineering diagrams and control logic.

Responsibilities

Lead development and refinement of the DCIM Basis of Design (BOD) and owner requirements.
Manage and onboard AEOR Controls teams and Design System Integrators (DSI); conduct business reviews and calibration sessions.
Direct design consultants and partners on architecture, instrumentation, alarming, and integration requirements.
Develop and implement enterprise-wide controls and alarming standards across BMS/EPMS/SCADA platforms.
Define product and platform requirements for Aveva System Platform, Ignition, and open I/O frameworks.
Review sequences of operations, system architecture, and P&ID diagrams.
Establish point naming conventions, alarming logic, historical data trending, and DCIM integration schemas.
Oversee QA/QC during design, deployment, and commissioning phases.
Drive digital twin and simulation initiatives to validate controls logic pre-deployment.
Support procurement and project teams with SOW creation, RFP responses, and vendor onboarding.
Serve as technical escalation point for DCIM execution issues.
Influence control panel layout, I/O wiring diagrams, system interlocks, and cable schedules.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, IT, and construction teams to align controls with project goals.
Manage design change requests, RFIs, and updates to DCIM documentation.
Contribute to alarm optimization initiatives using FMEA methodology.
Mentor regional engineers and partners on QTS standards and quality expectations.