Data Center MEP Engineer

Data Center MEP Engineer - Minneapolis MN
This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This developer provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their clients mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the worlds largest organizations facilities supporting Enterprise Clients and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for a Data Center Facility Engineer to support a critical data center. The onsite Engineer to be the bridge that connects the Owners Contractors and Operations toserve as the onsite engineering representative for an active data center colocation site and assist with any Capex / Opex design / build projects. This role will ensure seamless engineering design coordination and construction administration during any projects in addition to overseeing any retrofits or upgrades needed in an active data center operations environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering with experience in data ideal candidate has experience with large data center construction commissioning activities MEP systems AutoCAD / BIM documentation / Revit and closeout deliverables. This is an onsite role responsible for ensuring quality accuracy and adherence to design intent while supporting seamless turnover of data center projects with both OpEx and CapEx oversight.

The role combines project closeout oversight field engineering support construction administration design coordination and documentation Critical Facility Engineer will be responsible for monitoring compliance with contractual commitments directing technical and administrative tasks related to the operation of the critical facility infrastructure and assuring compliance with companys policies and procedures. The Data Center is a 7x24x365 a year operation.

Responsibilities:

• Onsite / resident engineer for the engineering design team ensuring design intent is upheld during construction retrofits or upgrades
• Conduct site observations document progress and provide reports to the design team
• Support construction administration by reviewing RFIs change orders submittals and specifications
• Participate in equipment inspections factory witness testing and vendor QA/QC visits
• Assist in coordinating site inspections and resolving field issues with contractors and vendors
• Attend design coordination workshops commissioning (CxA) meetings BIM coordination meetings and owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) vendor meetings
• Participates in the preparation of analyses and reports on the data center infrastructure develops project plans and conducts briefings and presentations
• Review contractor installations for compliance with design specifications and industry standards
• Provide technical expertise on mechanical and electrical systems ensuring alignment with the Owners requirements
• Assist in the creation upkeep and audit of data center operations and maintenance related processes
• Ensure all processes and procedures are carried out with expedience and a high level of attention to detail
• Support all levels of testing and commissioning (L1-L5)
• Ensures that operational maintenance and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs and SOPs) are developed and strictly adhered to
• Review and respond to contractor RFIs with the goal of reducing unnecessary queries
• Partner when necessary with subcontractors and vendors
• Assist with CMMS database management
• Verify compliance with Owners program and project deliverables
• Generate appropriate monthly and on demand reporting for management and clients
• Maintain accurate documentation of site activities non-conformances and testing results
• Support the design team by providing real-time feedback on any construction projects
• Ensure that lessons learned are documented and implemented in future projects
• Identify areas for process and efficiency improvement within data center operations recommend solutions and assist in implementation

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in data center construction design commissioning or MEP engineering
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred (relevant experience also considered)
• EIT or PE license is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of MEP / Electrical / Mechanical Systems and Equipment in a data center environment: HVAC CRAC/CRAH Boilers Chillers cooling towers Air handling units Generators UPS systems Switchgear ATS / STS units PDUs RPPs Electrical Power Distribution etc
• Strong knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Revit and BIM for design reviews
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze field conditions and recommend solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with operations internal stakeholders external stakeholders contractors and engineering teams
• A strong process orientation and superb organizational skills
• Experience optimizing and documenting of operating processes including those related to maintenance monitoring reporting and work-ticket management
• MS Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint Teams)
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN ETN MMNs Seabees Army - Power Generation Air Force Power Production Generator Techs Maritime Coast Guard Army National Guard etc.

Submittal Instructions:

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After applying if you have further questions you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at this job is not for you feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

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