Principal DCIM Design Engineer

🕒 March 12

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QTS Data Centers

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1001 - 5000 employees

QTS Realty Trust, LLC. is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space throughout North America. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to more than 1,100 leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities.

📋 Description

• Lead development and refinement of the DCIM Basis of Design (BOD) and owner requirements • Manage and onboard AEOR Controls teams and Design System Integrators (DSI); conduct business reviews and calibration sessions • Direct design consultants and partners on architecture, instrumentation, alarming, and integration requirements • Develop and implement enterprise-wide controls and alarming standards across BMS/EPMS/SCADA platforms • Define product and platform requirements for Aveva System Platform, Ignition, and open I/O frameworks • Review sequences of operations, system architecture, and P&ID diagrams • Establish point naming conventions, alarming logic, historical data trending, and DCIM integration schemas • Oversee QA/QC during design, deployment, and commissioning phases • Drive digital twin and simulation initiatives to validate controls logic pre-deployment • Support procurement and project teams with SOW creation, RFP responses, and vendor onboarding • Serve as technical escalation point for DCIM execution issues • Influence control panel layout, I/O wiring diagrams, system interlocks, and cable schedules • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, IT, and construction teams to align controls with project goals • Manage design change requests, RFIs, and updates to DCIM documentation • Contribute to alarm optimization initiatives using FMEA methodology • Mentor regional engineers and partners on QTS standards and quality expectations

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent experience • 10+ years of experience with control systems in mission-critical environments (data centers, N+1 design) • Expert-level knowledge of EPMS, BMS, and SCADA platforms • Experience with Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Siemens PLC platforms • Proficiency in BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, TCP/IP, SNMP, and ISO 16484 standards • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage partner deliverables • Strong understanding of sequences of operations, instrumentation documentation, and alarm hierarchy design • Ability to travel up to 50% and work across multiple time zones

🏖️ Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program • QTS scholarship for dependents • Eagle Club award trip eligibility • Paid volunteer days • Tuition assistance • Parental leave • Military leave assistance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Flexible spending savings account • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Employee assistance program