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Principal DCIM - Controls Build Quality Engineer (CBQE)

QTS Data Centers · Overland Park, KS · 3 wk ago
Quality Assurance$126k–$215k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Regional Principal DCIM – Controls Build Quality Engineer (CBQE) is a key on-site leader responsible for ensuring the successful, high-quality implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), PLC systems, and SCADA platforms for new data center construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • System Integrator Oversight
    • Select, evaluate, and commercial review of General Contractor System Integrators (CSI) and controls contractors.
    • Lead and manage CSI performance throughout all project phases, including calibrations, quality assurance, and resolution of escalated issues.
    • Serve as the primary point of escalation for system integrator quality concerns and drive issue resolution to closure.
  • Project Leadership & Management
    • Onboard and lead General Contractor BMS Leads, CSI, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) controls contractors.
    • Support commercial terms and conditions review and evaluation.
    • Coordinate and manage packaged equipment factory-installed controls audits and BMS commissioning audits, tracking deficiencies to completion.
    • Facilitate large multi-stakeholder meetings and weekly cross-functional (XFN) meetings with internal and external teams to align on project status, risks, and next steps.
    • Review, understand, and ensure project-level adherence to the issued revision of the DIV25 specification and all design deliverables.
  • Quality Assurance & Standardization
    • Drive consistency and standardization across all buildings, system integrators, and installation contractors, ensuring alignment with QTS standards and specifications.
    • Perform BMS, PLC, and SCADA inspections (wiring, installation, commissioning) and validate project status and progress.
    • Ensure the quality and functionality of BMS and SCADA implementations, including graphical interface alarms, trends, and graphics.
    • Provide on-site commissioning (Cx) support, including vendor calibrations and witness testing.
    • Support the project benchmark and mock-up process to ensure consistency.
    • Work with Construction Managers and General Contractors to ensure the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of logical schedules for all controls activities.
  • Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement
    • Identify and mitigate risks associated with controls architecture, including single points of failure and redundancy requirements.
    • Support custom tooling and integration into construction processes.
    • Support cross-functional program initiatives that impact controls delivery.
    • Leverage project data to identify early finish dates for detailed design delivery.
  • Documentation & Issue Management
    • Manage issue resolution from identification to closure, ensuring all issues are documented, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
    • Support RFI creation, tracking, and timely closure.
    • Document and communicate controls-related issues and resolutions to all stakeholders.
  • Site Visits & Field Activities
    • Conduct regular site visits to assess installation quality, commissioning progress, and system integrator performance.
    • Provide hands-on support for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of BMS, PLC, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls programming/installation, general contractor MEP coordination/project management, and commissioning (mechanical and electrical) of data centers or other large-scale mission-critical buildings.
  • 3+ years of experience with programming/designing HVAC control systems and electrical power monitoring.
  • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent) or relevant work experience.
  • Experience with industrial automation and building management control systems (PLC/DDC).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Autodesk, CxAlloy, ACC Build, and Procore platforms.
  • Experience with PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA systems.
  • Certifications: cGMP, CAP (Certified Automation Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional).
  • Experience with Rockwell and Inductive Automation Ignition platforms.

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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