Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - Data Center

Company Description

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Job Description

Olsson is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer for our Data Center Facilities Engineering Design team to help support the design development of the instrumentation and control systems associated with electrical distribution systems. The Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise with respect to system modernization and maintenance, will create plans, schematics, and one-lines, and will lead and support small and large instrumentation and controls projects with a focus on reliability and technical execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation-related threat mitigation action plans and incident management investigations and actions
• Ensure the smooth real-time operation of the instrumentation system by performing and analyzing technical studies and data, developing strategies and alternatives, and establishing and documenting operating procedures
• Works within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for low and medium voltage electrical infrastructure
• Lead the Instrumentation and Control design for projects and define control scheme in alignment with industry and client standards to satisfy power system reliability requirements
• Review data sheets, control block diagrams, and functional/ operational descriptions for all instrumentation related projects
• Provide technical leadership and serves as a subject matter expert, delivering professional and technical guidance on programs, projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members, offering guidance and encouraging initiative while helping them develop as engineers and technical leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems within the industrial electrical and/or hyperscale data center sector
• Expertise in the design, application, and implementation of distribution and generation instrumentation and control systems for building level infrastructures
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry standards that governs the selection, testing and performance of instrumentation sensors and control schemes
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of global standards such as ISA, IEC, IEEE and other related to instrumentation and control systems
• Experience working with DCS, SIS and PLCs and developing, reading and understanding P&IDs and control schematics

Preferred Qualifications:

• License Professional Engineer (P.E.) 

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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