Lead Systems Engineer – Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership, expertise, and delegation for BAS, EPMS, and software integration design deliverables.

• Act as the client program lead, project trade lead, and subject matter expert for BAS and EPMS scopes.

• Develop client standards, basis of design, feasibility studies, and building automation roadmaps.

• Lead designs for DDC- and PLC-based BAS and EPMS systems.

• Design controls network/system architecture, including IT/OT requirements.

• Select instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves, and other field devices.

• Coordinate building automation interface requirements with equipment, system, and product vendors.

• Create and review project books, sheet specifications, sequences of operations, system diagrams, and point/alarm lists.

• Collaborate with client IT departments on network design, interface details, and security requirements.

• Direct engineering production with internal and external Revit/BIM resources.

• Lead design document deliverables for SD, DD, IFP, and IFC phases.

• Oversee remote and on-site Construction Administration activities.

• Facilitate BAS-focused design reviews and page turns.

• Participate in internal and external quality-control and peer reviews.

• Lead discussions in internal and external project meetings concerning engineering scope.

• Manage project communication and reporting while preparing progress reports.

• Track personal hours using company tools.

• Implement and monitor team objectives while managing departmental or organizational projects.

• Direct, coach, evaluate, and develop team members; conduct 1:1 meetings and resolve conflicts.

• Coordinate hiring and recruiting processes.

• Promote interdepartmental communication and align team efforts with company strategies.

• Optimize resource management and task assignments.

• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency and work quality.

• Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on schedule and within budget.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related discipline, or two years of hands-on installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure.

• A minimum of eight years of additional experience in BAS and EPMS design.

• At least half of the experience must be with hyperscale or colocation data center projects.

• Advanced proficiency in guiding clients through BAS project designs, including standards, needs, and option evaluations.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in completing assignments.

• Proficient in using MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Advanced skills in designing BAS and EPMS packages.

• Knowledge of construction design processes, stakeholders, and deliverables.

• Familiarity with code requirements and energy guidelines relevant to BAS designs.

• Understanding of data center HVAC applications and BAS control strategies, including chilled water plants.

• Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions.

• Proficiency in networking, including addressing, VLANs, LANs, switches, and routers.

• Familiarity with open-source protocols: BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP.

• Understanding of DDC systems used in building automation designs.

• Knowledge of PLC systems utilized in building automation designs.

• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows.

• Successful experience working in a remote environment.

• Ability to adhere to company and site safety requirements.

• Proficient in analyzing and preparing documents, reports, and correspondence.

• Effective communication of technical and non-technical information, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to communicate directly with clients and serve as the primary point of contact when necessary.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a team with moderate supervision.

• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong planning and delegation skills for others' work.

• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% to any or all 50 U.S. states.

• Valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative, such as a passport, for business air travel beginning May 7, 2025.

🏝️ Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP with HSA option.

• Dental and vision plans.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.

• 401(k) with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.

• PTO, including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.

• Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

• Short- and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Professional licensing assistance.

• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.