Principal DCIM – Controls Build Quality Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the selection, assessment, and commercial evaluation of General Contractor System Integrators and control contractors.

• Direct and oversee the performance of system integrators through calibrations, quality assurance, and resolution of issues.

• Act as the main escalation point for quality concerns regarding system integrators.

• Onboard and guide General Contractor BMS Leads, system integrators, and E&I control contractors.

• Aid in the review of commercial terms and conditions.

• Organize audits for factory-installed controls in packaged equipment and BMS commissioning audits.

• Facilitate large stakeholder meetings and weekly cross-functional meetings.

• Review and ensure compliance with DIV25 specifications and design deliverables.

• Promote consistency and standardization in controls across buildings, integrators, and installation contractors.

• Conduct inspections of BMS, PLC, and SCADA systems and validate project advancement.

• Oversee the quality of PLC and SCADA installations and builds.

• Guarantee the quality and functionality of BMS and SCADA interfaces, alarms, trends, and graphics.

• Provide on-site support for commissioning, vendor calibrations, and witness testing.

• Assist in benchmark and mock-up processes.

• Coordinate controls activity schedules with Construction Managers and General Contractors.

• Identify and address risks in controls architecture, including single points of failure and redundancy requirements.

• Support custom tooling, integration of construction processes, and cross-functional program initiatives.

• Utilize project data to pinpoint early finish dates for detailed design delivery.

• Manage issues from identification to resolution and assist with RFI tracking.

• Document and communicate issues related to controls and their resolutions.

• Perform regular site visits.

• Offer hands-on support for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of BMS, PLC, and SCADA systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in instrumentation and controls programming/installation, MEP coordination/project management with general contractors, and commissioning (mechanical and electrical) in data centers or other large-scale mission-critical facilities.

• More than 3 years of experience in programming/designing HVAC control systems and electrical power monitoring.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Experience with industrial automation and building management control systems (PLC/DDC).

• Familiarity with Autodesk, CxAlloy, ACC Build, and Procore platforms is preferred.

• Experience with PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA systems is preferred.

• cGMP, CAP, or PMP certifications are preferred.

• Experience with Rockwell and Inductive Automation Ignition platforms is preferred.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.

• Strong project management and documentation control capabilities.

• Ability to balance hands-on technical tasks with strategic leadership duties.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Paid volunteer days.

• Employee assistance program.

• Tuition assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Military leave assistance.

• QTS scholarship for dependents.

• Wellness program.

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.

• Bonus eligibility.

• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).

• Floating holidays.

• Holiday compensation for worked hours.

• Pet and Legal Insurance.

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.

• Military Benefits Package.

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.

• QTS Crisis Fund.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Equity eligibility may apply.