Building Automation - Data Center Europe Solutions Consultant

The Data Center Solutions Consultant leads the design and technical architecture of integrated building systems for data center environments. This role combines deep data center domain expertise with strong business acumen to translate operational requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions. The position plays a critical role in pre-sales engagements, customer advisory, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, value-driven system architectures.

This is a remote role that requires travel to client locations, both domestically and internationally, with expected travel of 25% to 50%.

Honeywell

Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.

Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.

Key responsibilities

System Architecture & Design

• Lead the design of reference architecture for integrated building systems in data center facilities, including:
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Energy management and control platforms
  • Security and surveillance solutions
  • Fire and Life Safety solutions
  • Other Low-voltage and connected building technologies
  • Power monitoring and distribution including transformers and switchgear
• Translate customer requirements into scalable, clearly documented solution designs with defined integration paths.
• Recommend optimal system architectures aligned with operational efficiency, energy optimization, security and life safety control. Review technical specifications, drawings, and integration requirements for major data center projects.

Customer Engagement & Technical Discovery

• Lead technical discovery sessions to identify customer challenges, goals, and existing environments. Engage with owners, operators, consultants, and partners to understand operational workflows and regional requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the customer journey, building strong relationships and credibility, with insights to customers KPIs (ie. PUE). Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Pre-Sales & Solution Consulting

• Provide technical leadership in pre-sales engagements (no direct quota responsibility). Design customized solutions that align product capabilities to customer needs and business outcomes. Deliver tailored product demonstrations that highlight solution value and return on investment (ROI).
• Lead architecture discussions, validate feasibility, and address technical objections. Translate technical features into clear business benefits through compelling storytelling.

Continuous Improvement & Industry Expertise

• Maintain an understanding of data center design principles including uptime, redundancy, resilience, and operational continuity. Analyze customer specifications and single-line diagrams to deliver optimized, cost-effective solutions.
• Support product lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives. Represent technical value in customer presentations, design reviews, and industry discussions. Knowledgeable on the latest development and drivers for data centers, including cooling and energy efficiency.

Key skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years in Data Center application engineering, solution proposal or solution consulting OR
• 5+ years in Data Center Facility Management Leadership AND 3+ years designing building systems in data center environments. Strong expertise in data center building systems, controls, and integration technologies. Knowledge of smart building ecosystems.
• Proven ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions. Ability to analyze technical specifications and propose cost-effective alternatives
• Business acumen to connect technical solutions with measurable outcomes. Strong storytelling and presentation skills for customer engagement. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn configuration/pricing tools. Ability to identify market opportunities and drive innovation initiatives. Experience influencing product strategy or standardization efforts

Our offer

• Work for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth.
• Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within
• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us nowand be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!

#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

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