Engineering Manager - Design

About this role

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance. Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything. Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority. Position Title: Engineering Manager - Design Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States JOB SUMMARY The Engineering Manager - Design provides leadership, expertise, and delegates work for design document deliverables for building automation system (BAS), electrical power monitoring system (EPMS), and software integration design projects in hyperscale data center and similar mission critical / technology sectors. This role leads a team of BAS / EPMS engineers, ensuring consistent delivery and quality across multiple MEP design programs by integrating lessons learned and leading the QAQC effort. This position will work with internal and external MEP/FP trade engineers, equipment representatives, product vendors, and BIM / Revit / AutoCAD production resources. The Engineering Manager – Design will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments. Will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. This role also will coordinate activities of other personnel and serve as a people manager. This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals / values, and departmental objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and Execute Building Automation Systems Engineering Solutions (25%) Serve as client program lead, project trade lead, and SME for the BAS and EPMS scope for one or more projects and / or programs. Develop client standards, basis of design (BOD), perform feasibility studies, and assist clients with building automation roadmaps Lead designs for DDC and PLC based BAS and EPMS systems Design controls network / system architecture including IT / OT requirements Select instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices Coordinate with equipment, system, and product vendors for building automation interface requirements Create and review project book and sheet specifications Create and review sequence of operations Create and review system diagrams and point / alarm lists Work closely with client IT departments for network design, interface details, and security requirements Provide direction on engineering production aspects with internal and external Revit / BIM resources Training / Technical Firm Standards Development / Improvement of Policies and Procedures (30%) Develop, maintain, and enforce organizational design standards, templates, and best practices for BAS / EPMS design projects alongside leadership Mentor and train staff on technical competencies, software tools, and project workflows Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions on completed projects Perform QAQC reviews for all project milestones on projects / programs where they are not lead engineer Construction Related Process, Deliverables and Submissions (15%) Accountable for design document deliverables for design phases including Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Issue For Permit (IFP), Issue For Construction (IFC) Lead planning and execution of Construction Administration (CA) phase activities remote and on site Lead building automation focused design reviews and page turns Participate in internal and external quality control and peer reviews Lead internal and external project meeting discussions on engineering scope

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