Controls Design Engineer
Role Summary
About the Organisation
Role Responsibilities
- Design and develop controls systems for mission critical and data centre projects.
- Produce control philosophies, controls schematics, sequence of operations, points schedules, and technical specifications.
- Develop integrated controls solutions for HVAC, mechanical, and electrical building systems.
- Create and maintain high-quality technical drawings using AutoCAD.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and specialist engineering teams throughout the design process.
- Attend client meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews.
- Support design assurance activities and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and client requirements.
- Review contractor submissions and provide technical guidance during project delivery.
- Assist with commissioning, integrated systems testing, and project handover where required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of controls design standards and best practices within the business.
Required Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Proven experience working within an engineering consultancy environment.
- Strong controls design experience within mission critical facilities, ideally including data centres.
- Experience producing controls documentation including control philosophies, schematics, sequences of operation, and technical specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and HVAC controls.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of mission critical infrastructure and high-availability environments.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Additional or Desirable Experience
- Data centre commissioning or integrated systems testing experience.
- Knowledge of common BMS platforms and automation technologies.
- Experience undertaking site surveys and technical assessments.
- Understanding of energy-efficient building operation and optimisation.
- Familiarity with British and international engineering standards relevant to mission critical facilities.
Systems and Technologies
- AutoCAD
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- HVAC Controls
- Control Network Protocols
- Integrated Building Technologies
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