Computer Hardware Engineer Jobs in Westerville, OH

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Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.
M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

The Life Safety Systems (LSS) CSU Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities associated with Life Safety Systems throughout a large semiconductor manufacturing facility. The position is part of the Commissioning and Startup (CSU) organization and works for the EPC contractor responsible for delivering the facility from construction completion through operational readiness.
The LSS CSU Engineer will lead commissioning activities for fire detection, fire alarm, fire suppression, emergency communications, hazardous gas detection, smoke control, emergency power interfaces, and other life safety systems. The role requires close coordination with engineering, construction, vendors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), client operations personnel, and other CSU disciplines to ensure systems are tested, integrated, documented, and turned over safely and in accordance with project requirements.
The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex integrated life safety systems within a mission critical environment.
* Collaborate:Actively seeks out others' opinions and input and is open-minded to their views. Challenges others appropriately and is also open to being challenged on their own views.
* Communicate:Is effective at adapting their communication style appropriately to their audience, providing context and using the right tone and level of information.
* Customer Focus:Prioritizes the customer needs and puts these at the forefront of all interactions. Ensures that others within their team maintain this same approach.
* Deliver:Demonstrates making well thought out, timely decisions and prioritization that leads to successful outcomes. Includes the right people at the right time.
* Problem Solve:Accurately assesses a situation to find the best solution or way of working to resolve the issues. It is focused on creating a long term fix rather than a short-term solution. #LI-AA1
* Role Model:Contributes to the Bechtel culture by inspiring and motivating others through their positive approach and attitude. Comes to work determined to do a good job, for themselves and for their team.
* Adaptability: Deep understanding of interconnected technology systems and how to troubleshoot them while they are actively running.
* Compliance: Ensure all procedures and equipment setups meet regulatory, OSHA, and environmental safety standards.
* Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Resolve complex failures involving computer hardware, network routers, switches, and software interfacing directly with control equipment.

Planning and Commissioning Execution

* Develop and execute commissioning and startup plans for Life Safety Systems.

* Prepare commissioning procedures, test scripts, integrated testing plans, and acceptance criteria.

* Review project specifications, drawings, cause-and-effect matrices, sequence of operations, and vendor documentation.

* Support constructability, operability, maintainability, and commissioning reviews during project execution.

* Plan and coordinate system walkdowns, punch list development, and turnover activities.

Testing and Verification

* Lead functional and integrated testing of Life Safety Systems, including:

Fire Alarm Systems

Fire Detection Systems

Clean Agent Suppression Systems

Wet and Dry Sprinkler Systems

Pre-Action Systems

Emergency Voice/Communication Systems

Gas Detection Systems

Smoke Control and Purge Systems

Emergency Shutdown Interfaces

Emergency Power and Backup Power Interfaces

Building Automation System (BAS) and Integrated Control System Interfaces

* Witness and document Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).

* Verify system performance against project requirements, code requirements, and client standards.

* Support integrated facility testing involving multiple disciplines and systems.

System Integration and Troubleshooting

* Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Controls, Automation, Process Systems, and Construction teams.

* Investigate and resolve commissioning deficiencies and technical issues.

* Support root cause analysis and corrective action development.

* Verify proper interaction and functionality between life safety systems and facility control platforms.

Compliance and Safety

* Ensure commissioning activities comply with:

NFPA Codes and Standards

International Building Code (IBC)

International Fire Code (IFC)

Applicable OSHA Requirements

Local AHJ Requirements

Project Specifications

Client Standards

Support permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, energization, and hazard control processes.

* Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all startup and commissioning activities.

Documentation and Turnover

* Manage commissioning documentation through approved digital completions systems.

* Track commissioning progress, system status, punch items, and readiness metrics.

* Prepare turnover packages and support handover to operations.

* Verify completion of required as-built documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination

* Coordinate activities with:

Engineering Teams

Construction Teams

Equipment Vendors

Client Representatives

Facilities Operations Personnel

Local Authorities and AHJs

* Participate in startup planning meetings and readiness reviews.

* Provide regular updates regarding commissioning progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and 5-8 years of relevant experience in mission critical facilities or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in mission critical facilities.
  

* Extensive knowledge of:
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Suppression Systems
Hazardous Gas Monitoring Systems
Smoke Management Systems
Emergency Communications Systems
Life Safety Codes and Standards
* Strong understanding of control system integration and sequence testing.
* Ability to read and interpret:
P&IDs
One-line Diagrams
Control Schematics
Cause-and-Effect Matrices
Network Architecture Drawings
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning management software.

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