Jacobs

Director, Global Mission Critical Engineering

Jacobs

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $280,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manage / Direct projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical and mechanical engineering design role for small to medium sized data center facility design projects.
  • Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings
  • Ability to manage multiple projects; Champion design reports; Produce engineering proposals (RFPs); Facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the company's / project's objectives
  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policies ; Put these in clear concise work statement for the field
  • Review drawings and specifications, participate in equipment selection and provide input to the design team where needed. Provide ‘peer review’ as needed
  • Represent the Operations team in startup, testing, factory witness testing, commissioning, and turnover. Support the commissioning manager as needed
  • Ensure that the design and construction are done with operability and maintainability in mind
  • Develop guidelines and standards for operational processes. Provide input to the development of design standards
  • Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets
  • Develop and administer an ‘Operations and Maintenance’ audit program
  • Lead After-Action Reviews and ensure that the lessons learned are incorporated into the policies
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise on critical systems maintenance and operations. Assist with troubleshooting issues as needed
  • Provide onsite support during major maintenance activities if needed
  • Ensure proper procedures are written and reviewed before such activities
  • Ability to manage a team of engineers and technical staff

Requirements

  • 8 + years experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or similar engineering degree
  • Licensed PE
  • Previously have worked at an Engineering Consulting, A/E or MEP Consulting firm managing engineering projects a MUST
  • Experience with Hyperscale MEP Engineering Projects 100MW + a MUST
  • Colo data center design, testing and commissioning a Plus
  • Must have experience managing an engineering design team
  • Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM a plus
  • Familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects required
  • Experience with Electrical Systems such as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Generators, Switchgears, and Batteries a MUST
  • Experience working on complex data center/mission critical facilities design projects a must
  • Experience with Mechanical Systems (HVAC , CFD [Fluid Dynamics], Boilers , Chillers , Pumps , CRAC / CRAH Units , Air Handling Units , etc.)
  • Experience in operational handover of mission-critical facilities
  • Experience developing design/commissioning/operational standards and guidelines
  • Experience performing root-cause analysis on complex failure scenarios
  • Experience developing operating procedures and emergency procedures
  • Experience performing field observations during construction
  • Self Starter, self motivated, and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently
  • Effective Communicator- emails, phone, meetings. Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills
  • Microsoft Project, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc. - ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling, etc.
  • A PLUS - Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans ; Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.
Benefits
  • Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
  • Deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan are available, if eligible.
  • Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year.
  • 7 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
  • Caregiver leave is provided.
  • Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
project managementengineering designdata center designMEP engineeringroot-cause analysisoperational proceduresHVAC systemselectrical systemsmechanical systemscommissioning
Soft skills
self-starterself-motivatedorganizational skillscommunication skillsreporting skillsteam managementprioritizationeffective communicationpresentation skillsleadership
Certifications
Licensed PEBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering