DCIM Engineer II; Albany

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Engineer II

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Engineer II is responsible for the management and administration of the Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS’s). Primary responsibilities include strategy, engineering, design, and innovation of EPMS and BMS systems within QTS data centers and assisting with construction/upgrade efforts. Additional duties involve system administration tasks for all DCIM systems, comprising EPMS, BMS (Building Automation Systems), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems).

The ideal candidate possesses a technology background that enables them to tackle sophisticated system platforms and think broadly and strategically in alignment with larger business objectives.

• Ensure DCIM systems operate as designed to protect the data center, capture power usage, calculate available capacity, and provide meaningful, timely alarms, notifications, and reports to end users.
• Configure DCIM system applications to support new data center deployments, new data requirements, and data center retrofits.
• Prepare and maintain DCIM systems support documentation, test plans, and change management records.
• Implement corporate policies, procedures, and standards to maximize the performance of systems, applications, and networks.
• Administer the QTS power provisioning, incident management, and reporting processes for sites.
• Coordinate field work as required, including any necessary contractor supervision.
• Work efficiently and independently, applying analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills to support day‑to‑day operations.
• Collaborate closely with co‑workers, maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors on site‑specific projects.
• Perform inspections and assist in the testing and commissioning of facility systems (as required).
• Participate in on‑call duty, including providing off‑hour emergency support as needed.
• Lead maintenance and modification of controls on equipment to facilitate more efficient operation.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other QTS facilities may be required.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related engineering degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of experience with critical monitoring and control systems and support for critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of and experience with a BMS and building EPMS systems.
• Familiarity with central chilled water plant systems, Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) units, and facility operations.
• Familiarity with power distribution systems in a data center environment or similar critical systems environment.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• US citizenship is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

• Ignition certification.
• Knowledge of BAS/BMS systems, ALC, Andover, Tridium, Delta Controls, or others.
• Understanding of network implementation.
• Working knowledge of virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with Service Now.
• Working knowledge of SQL database systems.
• Two or more years of experience with various Industrial Control PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Schneider Siemens, etc.
• Experience performing commissioning, qualification & change control activities related to BMS, including HVAC, chiller plants, domestic and process water systems, building automation systems, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents that may include control drawings, sequence of operations, bill of materials, graphical user interfaces, interface requirements, and functional specifications.
• Experience with BAC‑net, Modbus, TCP/IP configuration, SNMP communication protocols, Active Directory security, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of basic power calculations on single and 3‑phase circuits, electrical diagrams, and control diagrams.

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, organization, multi‑tasking, prioritization, and teamwork.
• Excellent coordination skills between multiple stakeholders,…