BMS / EMS Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and maintain Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and related facility automation platforms.
• Ensure continuous operation of HVAC, electrical, utility, and environmental control systems through effective monitoring and system management.
• Analyze system data, trends, and performance metrics to identify operational issues and optimization opportunities.
• Maintain system reliability while minimizing downtime and service disruptions.
• Oversee hardware installation activities performed by contractors and controls technicians.
• Carefully coordinate system startup, commissioning, and point-to-point verification of field devices and control systems.
• Conduct functional performance testing to verify system operation and project requirements.
• Support turnover and handover activities from construction or project teams to facility operations.
• Develop and deliver end-user training, operating procedures, and system documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve BMS hardware, software, network, and communication issues.
• Investigate control system alarms, trending abnormalities, and intermittent operational problems.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support for facility automation systems.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability.
• Coordinate support activities with equipment vendors, controls contractors, and technology providers.
• Perform routine maintenance of BMS servers, workstations, field controllers, databases, and network-connected devices.
• Implement software updates, security patches, firmware upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Maintain backup procedures, disaster recovery processes, and system performance monitoring practices.
• Ensure system components remain current, supported, and operational.
• Monitor facility energy consumption and equipment performance through BMS analytics and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities for energy conservation, demand reduction, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Optimize control sequences, schedules, setpoints, and equipment operating strategies.
• Support sustainability initiatives and energy reduction goals.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to track system performance and energy metrics.
• Configure and maintain alarm management systems and notification protocols.
• Establish alarm response procedures, escalation paths, and resolution workflows.
• Monitor alarm activity and ensure timely response to critical building conditions.
• Track recurring alarms and implement corrective actions to reduce nuisance events.
• Support operational teams during emergency events or critical system failures.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation including: Control drawings and network diagrams, Sequence of operations, As-built documentation, Equipment databases, System configurations, Change management records, Operating procedures.
• Manage system configuration records and version control processes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with: Facilities Operations, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, IT and Network Teams, Project Managers, EHS Professionals, Contractors and Vendors.
• Cook up coordination activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Provide technical consultation and recommendations regarding building controls and automation strategies.

Qualifications

• Education (HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.) - Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Building Automation, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Systems, Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Additional technical training in building controls, HVAC systems, networking, or automation systems preferred.
• Business Experience (prior years work/related experience) - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience supporting Building Management Systems, facility automation systems, or commercial building operations.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Experience within commercial office, life science, healthcare, higher education, industrial, or laboratory facilities preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications - Building automation, controls, HVAC, electrical, or automation certifications preferred.
• MEP-related certifications and/or equivalent technical training.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Language Skills - Ability to read, understand, and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and work orders.
• Ability to prepare routine reports, maintenance documentation, and professional correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to calculate measurements, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply basic algebraic and geometric concepts to maintenance and repair activities.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables in environments with limited standardization.
• Technical Qualifications & Skills - Experience supporting major BMS platforms such as: Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens, Desigo, Schneider Electric, EcoStruxure, Honeywell EBI, Tridium Niagara, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, Distech Controls.