MEP & Data Centre Engineer

MEP & Data Centre Engineer

Location: Somerset NJ (4 days a week)

Duration: 12 months (Potential to convert)

Interview: Virtual and final in-person

About:

The M&E engineering role provides engineering support for the management execution and successful deployment of mechanical and electrical infrastructure for data centre white space. The role will also provide support to 3rd party engineering and commissioning firms hired by Morgan Stanley. The prime focus will be on America projects for the North America data addition to projects the engineering resource will provide technical guidance to EDC NA operations teams where new products & designs are introduced into the M&E infrastructure.

This position will report directly to the Global Head of Engineering (Somerset NJ) to ensure the strategic direction engineering and quality standards are successfully delivered across the North American operating region.

Must:

• M&E Design Experience or Practical Experience within Data Center Environments
  • NOT: Wire Fiber or Copper - no application development
  • THIS IS: Mechanical Electrical Chillers UPS Generators and Power Distribution Units (Everything on the support infra for the data center)
    • Role itself can morph into a larger role (based on current builds within MS Data Center Strategy)
• Technical Liaison for the Projects - not strict engineering on their end - instead managing engineers responsible for builds
• Must have a Data Center technical background on the M&E side
• Commissioning Exp
• Extremely organized and great communication
• Grey Space Infra Exp (as far as mechanical and electrical)

Plus:

• Financial Services
• RFP Exp

D2D:

• Running Meetings (Design) with the engineering firms documenting items discussed as well as making sure the design elements get put into the overall design package.
  • Will be on-site for construction and commissioning
    • Will be involved from project inception to handover

Skills Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or be able to show an equivalent level of education in a relevant engineering discipline. Industry experience such as working up through the Electrical trades and/or operations will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with the design and construction industry with a minimum of 3 years within the financial or data center vertical markets. Demonstrate clear understanding of data center M&E infrastructure with knowledge of relevant local national and international standards.
• Basic understanding of data center infrastructure resiliency and design. Recognised technical training and skills understanding all aspects of data center mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Experience in all aspects MEP Engineering project management.
• Excellent performance record in managing internal clients (either internal or external). Strong management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Project commercial and financial acumen. Able to articulate clearly and credibly with internal clients data centre operations managers and all staff. Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Visio Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills Desired:

• Data Center Operations Experience background is a plus.
• Sustainability/energy efficiency project experience and ESG Compliance is a plus
• Financial Services company background is a plus. AutoCAD application experience and knowledge a plus.
• Experience with BMS and DCIM software platforms a plus