BMS Design Engineer - DataCenters

The BMS Design Engineer at Olsson plays a crucial role in designing and implementing Building Management Systems for DataCenters. Key responsibilities include managing BMS design tasks, selecting instrumentation and control systems, developing sequences of operations, and ensuring that designs are communicated and coordinated with various engineering teams, clients, and subconsultants. This position also involves site inspections and sometimes traveling to project sites.

To apply for the BMS Design Engineer role at Olsson, candidates typically need a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, though this is preferred and not required. Additionally, candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. A professional engineering license is also preferred but not mandatory.

Yes! Olsson offers flexible work arrangements, allowing BMS Design Engineers to work remotely or from multiple office locations including Omaha, Lincoln, and Kansas City. This flexibility supports a healthy work-life balance and accommodates your lifestyle needs.

As a BMS Design Engineer at Olsson, you'll work on diverse projects mainly focused on DataCenter control systems. This includes high-level conceptual designs, detailed site designs, retrofits, and the execution of construction administration tasks, all aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and sustainability of industrial facilities.

Olsson provides a comprehensive benefits package for the BMS Design Engineer role, including health care, dental, vision, and a robust 401(k) match. Employees also have the opportunity to become owners in the company after their first year through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and can participate in a wellness program that promotes balanced lifestyles.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've designed or implemented BMS. Discuss the technologies used, your role in collaboration with different teams, and highlight any challenges you overcame, emphasizing how your contributions made a positive impact on the projects.

In answering this question, elaborate on your organizational skills and methods for prioritizing tasks, such as listing responsibilities, setting timelines, and communicating actively with your team to ensure deadlines are met. Citing specific tools or methodologies can also strengthen your response.

Detail specific design tools and software you're familiar with, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or any specific BMS software, and emphasize your ability to quickly learn new technologies. Providing examples of how you've utilized these tools effectively in past projects can make your answer more compelling.

To answer this question, explain your process for staying updated on relevant standards and regulations pertinent to BMS. You can mention professional development, networking with industry contacts, and referencing current codes when preparing your designs, thereby ensuring compliance and quality.

Use the STAR method to structure your response: describe the Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Highlight a specific challenge related to BMS design or a related project, how you worked with your team to find a solution, and the positive outcome that followed.

Share what aspects of the BMS Design Engineer role resonate with you personally. This could include the opportunity for innovation, the ability to impact communities positively, or the collaborative nature of engineering. Authenticity in your answer will resonate with interviewers.

Discuss a situation where effective communication led to a successful outcome, such as clarifying design requirements with a client or working through technical challenges with a contractor. Emphasize your communication approach and the importance of transparency.

Explain your strategies for managing time and project commitments effectively. Mention any tools you use for time management and your ability to work under pressure, possibly with an example of a project completed successfully within a tight time frame.

Highlight the importance of teamwork and collaboration to you. Share what you appreciate about Olsson’s commitment to employee development and community impact and how this aligns with your personal values and goals as an engineer.

Mention strategies like attending workshops, engaging in relevant online courses, and participating in industry forums or groups. Highlight how continuous learning has directly benefited your professional development and project outcomes.