Controls Design Engineer - BMS - Data Center

Requirements

• You are passionate about:
• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Solving complex technical problems and training others to do the same
• Continuously growing professionally and contributing to the engineering community
• You bring to the team:
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions
• Ability to independently resolve complex problems within the engineering discipline
• 6+ years of experience designing BMS or control systems
• Attention to and passion for detail, quality, and system reliability
• Experience acting as a technical resource or supervisor to design teams
• Ability to support staff education, mentoring, and professional development
• Participation in proposal development, including RFP technical content and pricing support
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Willingness to actively participate in the engineering and professional community (seminars, conferences, publications)
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• The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.
• National Pay Range
• $90,000 - $160,000 USD
• Additional Information
• Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
• As an Olsson employee, you will:
• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
• Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We

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Additional Information

Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company. We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description As a Controls Design Engineer - BMS, you will be joining a growing team of Electrical and Control System Engineers, Control System Integration Engineers, and Technicians. This position is responsible for designing instrumentation and control systems for Data Centers. Projects range from high‑level conceptual designs to detailed site designs and retrofits, factory witness testing of equipment, and construction administration and verification. This role will communicate and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, teams, subconsultants, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure Data Center Building Management Systems (BMS) are properly designed and constructed. You will be responsible for managing assigned tasks including BMS system design, specifications, and drawings. Occasional travel to project sites may be required for meetings, data collection, and construction support. Primary responsibilities: Lead the selection and specification of: Process instrumentation Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment or (DDC) Direct Digital Controls Develop and approve control system (BMS) sequences of operations Manage assigned BMS design tasks including scope, schedule, and quality Perform technical review and approval of instrumentation and control system deliverables Review submittals, conduct field inspections, and verify compliance with design intent Independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems within the engineer's discipline Act as technical lead, supervisor, and resource to the design team Train, mentor, and support the education and professional development of staff Participate in the preparation, review, and approval of RFP response content and pricing Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, organization, flexibility, and collaboration Perform other duties as assigned Travel to project site visits as needed, roughly 15-35%

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