Controls Engineering Lead - Federal Facilities - Hybrid

 

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Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.  

Req Id : 103403 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

The Opportunity

In this role, you will function as a technical specialist for Federal projects focused on resiliency, redundancy, and reliability. You may have the opportunity to supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity or serve as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertise.  

As a designer, you will perform the following:  

• Provide controls design solutions for federal facilities inclusive of MILCON facilities such as headquarters, data centers, equipment maintenance facilities, hangars, housing, training centers, etc. as well as intelligence/command centers, generation stations, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) protected facilities, secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF) designs, laboratories, aviation facilities and other types of federal facilities. 
• Design Power Control & Monitoring Systems (PCMS) for controlling switchgear, generators, ATS, UPS, etc. 
• Design Building Management Systems (BMS) for controlling HVAC, lighting, security, etc. 
• Produce design drawings, control system specifications, and design analysis documents. 
• Develop sequence of operations to govern how different system components should interact to ensure smooth and efficient operation. 
• Develop input/output (I/O) list for the controls system inclusive of points required to support achieving various functional modes within the sequence of operations. 
• Develop cost estimates and materials lists. 
• Coordinate with BIM/CAD team for drawing production, utilizing Bluebeam for drawing markups. 
• Collaborate with large project teams and client stakeholders (including high-ranking military officials) on conceptual designs, design reviews, etc. 
• Travel to various sites, both internationally and domestically, to collect data and/or attend meetings. 
• May be asked to assist with developing commissioning plans inclusive of individual component and integration testing procedures 

As a project lead, you will perform the following: 

• Review/mentor lower-level engineering work or assignments for accuracy, clarity, and coordination. 
• Brief client stakeholders on technical aspects of controls systems throughout project development and execution. 
• Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements as well as establish work plan for projects.

Other opportunities you may have:  

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating quality/engineering standards. 
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities. 
• Independently investigate and learn about new controls system software, hardware, vendors, and related technologies as well as attend related conferences. 

The Team

The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental. 

Preferred Qualifications

You will be assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Thus, the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. 

• Mission critical, redundant controls systems design experience 
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) 
• Familiarity with the applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 
• CxA (Commissioning Authority) certification and experience 
• Active US security clearance, or ability to obtain one 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in