Facilities Engineer II

5-month contract with potential for extension in Lafayette, CO. W2 contract, no PTO, no benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

About the Role

In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for the company’s enterprise Building Automation System (BAS), ensuring facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. You will provide expert oversight across the full BAS lifecycle, including engineering, design, installation, service, upgrades, and system optimization. This role focuses on maintaining and improving existing BAS infrastructure while advancing continuous improvements in system components, processes, and procedures.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with facility teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot complex building system issues, improve operational efficiency, and support the performance of the company’s global facilities. This is an opportunity to apply deep technical expertise while influencing BAS standards and capabilities across the enterprise.

In-person exchanges are invaluable to this role. You will work a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of a commitment to fostering professional growth and cross-functional collaboration. The role may be based in Tempe, AZ; Irvine, CA; Santa Ana, CA; or Lafayette, CO. Travel: up to 25%, depending on primary location and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review and mark up drawings, specifications, and equipment/system designs for BAS projects at company sites.
• Manage and/or provide oversight on small to moderately sized BAS-related projects or milestones within larger projects, from concept through execution.
• Manage financial aspects of BAS projects/initiatives, including drafting and submitting RFP/bid documents, creating/tracking purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests.
• Create, review, and execute project commissioning documents.
• Lead continuous improvement of, adherence to, and modifications of company BAS Standards and SOPs.
• Independently set objectives aimed at completing assigned tasks/projects.
• Lead/manage contractors performing installation and programming on BAS components.
• Perform inspection and testing of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and digital control equipment.
• Provide training and support to Maintenance/Facility Staff on BAS operations.
• Work in controlled cleanroom environments, following all applicable SOPs and guidelines.
• Participate in long-term BAS strategy and contingency planning. Identify/implement new technology and actively monitor/mitigate risks related to equipment end-of-life.
• Provide support during off-hours, both onsite and remote as needed.
• Adhere to operational policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Document work performed, root cause, and resolutions in a CMMS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience with operation and maintenance of BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems OR an advanced degree.
• Experience with BAS design, installation, commissioning, and training.
• Excellent mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems).

Preferred Qualifications

• Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience with BAS hardware/systems (Tridium Niagara, BAS, and/or Distech).
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• EPA refrigeration “universal certification.”
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics.
• Self-motivated.
• Experience with integrated building solutions including temperature control, critical environment monitoring, power management and alarming, zoned lighting control, and facility access control.
• Experience with automation protocols including Modbus, BACnet, and LonWorks.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Top Technical Skills

• HVAC and building automation system knowledge.
• Project management.
• Management of external vendors.

Pay

$45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Schedule

Minimum of 4 days a week onsite. Up to 25% travel, depending on primary location and business needs.