Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Systems Engineer III in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:
* Manage scope, schedule, finance and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in AWS data centers
* Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders
* Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls and stakeholder's management
* Support Controls projects related commissioning activities in the data centers
* Review, implement, troubleshoot and iterate on the controls sequence of operation (SOO) and provide necessary feedback to the design team
* Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces
* Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate challenging situations
* Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts
* Frequently visit (locally) assigned in-operation data centers to troubleshoot, meet customers, supervise vendor's work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, SOO and applicable local codes
* Train and assist internal customers and stakeholders with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of BMS and EPMS systems
* Provide technical assistance and support to operations during life cycle of the data center
* Review results and action items from the maintenances for BMS and EPMS and take actions to get them resolved

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science plus 5+ years of relevant controls experience, or 10+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree
* 5+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.)
* 4+ years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution

Preferred Qualifications:
* MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls/Automation)
* Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
* Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, software and networks.
* Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and/or MODBUS)
* Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations
* Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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