Controls Engineer II

Description:Key Skills: Automation, HVAC, BMS Systems General Purpose of the Position:The primary responsibility will be the deployment and maintenance of the building monitoring and controls system employed at Switch data centers. This member of the Environmental Controls team will work to find creative ways to keep operational costs to a minimum and will work outside of the box with team members to improve efficiency. The Controls Engineer will work with the Controls Director/Manager to develop and maintain a Controls team to support Switch executive, operation and construction teams when needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop sequences of operation and programming to ensure optimal and reliable system operation Install control applications and QA for Switch building management systems Maintain databases, devices, graphics, trends and support infrastructure as needed for Switch BMS Oversight and execution of assigned projects Develop and conduct technical training programs Assist in installation of devices pertaining to building operation and controls Development of procedures and training pertaining to Switch BMS systems Create and maintain As-Built wiring diagrams Work with Maintenance team to improve system functionality and operational understanding Attend training, seminars and factory acceptance testing Customer, Vendor, and Switch team member response, coordination, and follow through for all requests to include afterhours supportOther Duties: Develop and lead special projects and provide solutions for new obstacles found within the data center Work with Energy Management Systems team to develop and integrate power and controls dataRequired Job Skills: Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and effectively with contractors and team members performing maintenance or upgrade work on systems installed in the data center environment; the ability to analyze and make suggestions for problem resolution; the ability to solve problems with good initiative and sound judgment and make decisions independently with minimal guidance. Have a good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems employed in a data center environment including, transformers, air handling units, cooling towers, pumping and cooling systems. Have strong background in HVAC Control Systems and Mechanical operation. Have a good understanding of safety requirements required while operating a multi-megawatt facility. Have strong understanding of Building Automation Systems including programming and graphic functions, control logic, and alarming capabilities. Must have excellent writing, presentation and customer service skills. Must be well versed in reading blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.Computer Equipment and Software: Must have experience and ability in common business applications (i.e., Microsoft Suite: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Skills.Education and Experience:Experience: Minimum 4 years installing and maintaining building management architectures for HVAC and/or Power, of which 2 years has been worked in a supervisory capacity.Physical Demands:The data center is 24 hour/7 day operation. This person must be able to respond to emergency situations at any time of day or night. This position requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and multi-task and supervise multiple projects simultaneously. This person may be required to work extended hours during peak work periods and must be able to read and understand various color codes on components, wiring and equipment. Work will be near live electrical and mechanical gear.Skills:Automation, BMS, visual basic, software engineeringTop Skills Details:Automation,BMS,visual basic,software engineeringAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Client does not sponsor. Shift: Day shift, 7-4/8-5 timeframes Oncall: Primary/Secondary rotation that rotates about every 5-6 weeks. Based on a number of team members on the team. Time will increase as more engineers are hired.Here is the profile and resume for the last person who was offered the job, but had it rescinded due to not being a citizen. You can use this as a template to build your sourcing strategy off of:https://allegisgroup.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Contact/0031E00002ObWOxQAN/viewExperience Level:Intermediate LevelAbout TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.