About the role
About the role
The Prime Data Centers (PDC) Controls Engineer is responsible for controls engineering efforts related to a portfolio of datacenter projects which can include new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM equipment standards, development of design standards, processes, and procedures. This role will support long-term business strategies aligned with key Prime stakeholders to manage the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects.
What you'll do
Innovation and collaboration:
Supports innovation & development in concert with the VP of Engineering and other PDC stakeholders including investigation of new products and services, and how they will be assimilated into PDC standards.
Collaborates closely cross-functionally – Construction, Procurement, Operations, Sales, Product, Marketing, Corporate Development, etc – to
support
controls
engineering
design requirements.
Collaborates with construction and procurement teams to effectively
procure, install, and commission design solutions.
Work closely with Construction, Procurement, and Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainability.
Assist
in development and maintenance of sustainability benchmarking and innovation to incorporate sustainable technology in a cost-effective manner. Collaborates with
Operations teams to ensure design standards and best practices with their requirements.
Method Of Procedure (MOP) review and validation
with operations teams.
Design and construction support:
Performs
controls
engineering
tasks to support
master planning/concept designs as part of PDC’s investment planning, review, and approval process. Reviewing, updating, and authoring
PDC design and construction
standards in collaboration with PDC
stakeholders.
Authoring, editing, and reviewing Request
for Proposals (RFPs) for
controls related bids.
Reviewing and bid levelling/scope verification for
controls
proposals. Controls
(BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM)
Subject
Matter
Expert
- (SME). Responsible for
- reviewing
- controls
- deliverables such
- as
- specifications, schematics,
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID),
- sequence of operations (SOO), points
list, network designs, and submittals/shop drawings.
Review consultants' engineering calculations, run independent engineering and cost analysis.
Supports
the design and
construction team
to provide
detailed
owner review of design and construction deliverables such as early design packages, drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, Requests
for Information (RFI’s), and informal coordination. Supports the management of
regional design team partners to adopt and accommodate standards and best practices for design.
Opines on proposed deviations to the standards or the requirements.
Research
new designs, materials, and construction methods for data
center
mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection
equipment and related components. Conduct value engineering
analyses and
provides
system recommendations based on ROI and simple payback in collaboration with construction cost estimators. Integrated Automation
System (IAS)
points list and sequences of operation.
Includes BAS/BMS (HVAC controls), EPMS (Electrical controls), and DCIM (Customer portal)
Utilize engineering analysis programs (or reviewing works created by others) along with professional judgment to analyse the following:
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations.
Normal and failure mode load
and electrical block sizing calculations.
Energy modeling analysis and reports (review only).
Hydraulic calculations for water-based plumbing and fire protection systems (review only)
Simple payback/ROI calculations
for various system/equipment comparisons.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and reports (review only).
Customer interface and facility support
Attend various design and construction related meetings with other PDC stakeholders, design consultants, and construction partners; Most meetings will be virtual with some on-site meetings
required
on an as-needed basis.
Meets with customers to understand and incorporate requirements;
Most meetings will be virtual with some on-site meetings
required
on an as-needed basis.
Commissioning (Cx) support of Level 4 and Level 5
Cx
efforts. Troubleshoot
controls
system challenges/issues. Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies. Qualifications Requirements Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical
Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college
preferred.
Technical degree, trade training, and/or field experience
required
at minimum. 5
years of experience in
mission critical and/or data
center
mechanical
design and construction
required;
7-10
- years preferred. Understanding of critical
- cooling
- infrastructure within a data
- center
- and how
- power sources provide
- cooling
- redundancy. Proficient in
- Bluebeam, Teams,
- Excel,
- and
Word
- software. Experience in working with engineering
- software such as AutoCAD,
- Revit,
- Navisworks, Psychrometric analysis, Load/Energy calculations, and CFD analysis. Understanding
- of
- applicable construction codes with an emphasis on
- the International Building Code (IBC) and
- the
- International Mechanical Code (IMC). Understanding of data
- center
- industry standards (e.g.
ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI
Data
Center
Standards)
Benefits
Competitive salary range between $118-135k, dependent on experience & interview performance along with an annual performance bonus & a discretionary capital projects bonus program
A dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% for the company 401k that is fully vested upon enrollment
100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. #LI-Onsite
About Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.