Systems Engineer - Systems Engineer I

Job#: 3032422

Job Description:
Systems Engineer - Systems Engineer I

Location: Herndon, Virginia (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join a Controls organization as a Controls Technician for the service and construction of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) within data centers. The ideal candidate will possess a technical background and experience in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial controls systems. This role involves participating in the installation, testing, and startup of equipment and control systems associated with BMS and EPMS deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, service, and upgrade BMS and EPMS systems across multiple Data Centers.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of programming code and hardware.
• Conduct point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Handle the provisioning process for servers, controllers, and network configurations.
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Supervise low voltage electrical contractors to ensure compliance with installation requirements.
• Mentor and train facilities team members on the operation of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Support commissioning and systems-level testing, including root cause analysis.
• Create and maintain red-lined drawings and system documentation.
• Travel approximately 40% domestically to support related work.

Required Qualifications

Education: Technical (Military/Trade School) diploma or Associate degree with one year of experience related to industrial instrumentation/controls or equivalent experience.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience working with computer components and operating systems. A minimum of one year of experience with mission-critical low and medium-voltage electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Technical Skills: A basic understanding of industrial controls systems, controllers, and programming, including troubleshooting of analog, discrete, and networked input/output field signals.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working in a Data Center or another mission-critical environment.
• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Controls System Technician (CCST) Level I or higher certification.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout, as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $36.00 and $46.00 per hour.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.