BMS/Smart Building Engineer II - IV

About the role

As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical smart, and mission-critical buildings that include sustainably designed high performance mechanical and electrical systems. We are currently seeking a performance-driven, highly motivated BMS/Smart Building Engineer/Consultant II-IV for either our Richmond, VA or Chicago, IL office. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

The ideal candidate will have the diverse experience required to bring intelligent and sustainable facilities to life including but not limited to understanding "future-enabling" trends toward converged networks and IoT technology to promote occupant wellness. This role will collaborate with the national ICT/BMS team to grow local Syska services by seeking new business opportunities and leveraging the firm's holistic smart technology-centric competitive edge.

Responsibilities

• Build controls designs and support project execution on assigned projects under the supervision of a BMS design lead
• Prepare controls design drawings and integrated systems specifications for Aviation, Critical Facilities, Financial, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Light Industry, and various other markets in which the firm is active
• Travel to sites throughout the US and interface directly with internal clients at other Syska offices and client personnel at state-of-the-art facilities
• Prepare BMS drawings, sequencing of operations, and specifications and perform system design calculations
• Assist in selecting equipment for use in building systems and writing reports
• Provide project execution support including reviewing submittal and RFIs
• Attend project meetings while interfacing with clients and contractors
• Interface with internal PICs, PMs, site leaders, and practice area leaders
• Closely work with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing project design team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering preferred
• 18 months to 7+ years' experience working in HVAC controls industry as a consultant or contractor, or HVAC engineer
• Knowledge of HVAC/electrical instrumentation design and building control sequence of operations
• Knowledge of building IT infrastructure
• Effective team player: the ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualifications

• Candidate with good communication skills and recent industry publications (Presentations, Webinars, Trade Publications), a plus
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) a plus but not a requirement
• Active involvement with ASHRAE, CABA, and other organizations, a plus

Benefits

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

Pay

Chicago Pay Range: $65,719 USD - $125,651 USD

Syska wide Pay Range: $63,719 USD - $110,651 USD