Data Center Technical Specialist (SCADA/BMS/EPMS)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Specialist (SCADA/BMS/EPMS) to support a very well-established systems integration and design-build company out of Manassas, VA. The Technical Specialist will support build, deployment, integration and commissioning of BMS, EPMS, SCADA and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities of the Technical Specialist:

• Assist with configuring, installing, and maintaining BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and related control platforms
• Set up TCP/IP networks, communication devices, and Modbus gateways; troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Configure power system components such as meters, PDUs, ATS units, generators, UPS systems, and STS equipment
• Use EPMS/SCADA tools for monitoring, trending, and verifying data
• Support safe breaker operation and assist with PLC project updates and communication settings
• Perform point‑to‑point testing, functional startup procedures, and prepare commissioning documentation
• Review drawings, calculations, and supplier documents to ensure technical accuracy and compliance
• Produce clear technical reports and maintain commissioning logs and issue lists
  
  

Qualifications of the Technical Specialist:

• 3-10 years experience with BMS/EPMS/SCADA/instrumentation (Levels 1-5)
• Experience with platforms such as Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Ignition, Distech, Niagara, Siemens Desigo, or Eaton Foreseer preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical systems, basic programming, commissioning, and industry codes
• Effective communicator with ability to write technical documentation
• CCST and Security certifications a plus
  
  

Compensation for the Technical Specialist:

• Salary: $35.00/hr - $70.00/hr * Depending on experience level as there are multiple openings*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick leave required as by law
  
  

This job opens for applications on 2/20/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

Data Center, Data Center Engineering, Operations Technician, Engineering Technician, UPS, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Uninterruptable Power Supply, Double conversion UPS, Delta Conversion, Double Conversion, PDU, RPP, Power Distribution Unit, ATS, Automatic Transfer Switch, Static Transfer Switch, STS, Switchgear, Breaker racking, Lockout-Tagout, Electrical Panel, Generator, HVAC, Voltage, Low Voltage, Single-phase, Three-phase power, Protection Relays, Infrared Scanning, Thermal Imaging, Back up power, Voltage, Power factor monitoring, CRAC, CRAH, Chiller system, Cooling tower, Refrigeration cycle, Airflow management, Hot aisle-cold aise, Pumps, VFDs, Leak detection system, Environmental monitoring, BMS, Building Management System, EPMS, Electrical Power Monitoring System, SCADA, PLC, Programmable Logic Controllers, HMI, Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Alarm response, Structured cabling, Patch panels, Fiber, Copper, Network hardware, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Server hardware, Cable routing, Engineer, Engineering