Senior Digital Buildings Engineer

About the role

The Senior Digital Buildings Engineer at FPC Global is responsible for integrating various Building Management Systems (BMS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and facility management systems into a cloud platform. This role involves working across different vendors and ecosystems, collaborating with global teams, and managing cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• To ensure smooth integration, optimization, and security of applications on cloud platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues, manage performance, and align cloud solutions with business objectives.
• Delivery of technical and some non-technical (as training and knowledge allows) related engineering services and projects for clients in accordance with the Proposal, Scope of Work (SoW) and/or Engagement Letter.
• Manage own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly.
• Performance Evaluation Audits
• Carry out research and technical analysis across engineering systems to inform project work.
• Conduct non-intrusive on-site physical building inspections and remote network discoveries to identify all IP-capable IoT/OT devices and control systems (BAS/BMS, HVAC, Lighting, EMS).
• Map exact physical device locations and compile comprehensive site data registers.
• Interview local facility management teams and sub-contractors on-site to document localized network architecture and configuration parameters.
• Promptly escalate any critical operational, energy performance, data anomaly or cybersecurity risks identified during field deployment to senior technical governance teams.
• Lead the production of technical reports, documentation, and project outputs.
• Assess and analyze existing building systems, including BMS, HVAC, lighting, energy, and IoT devices.
• Map and document building systems architecture to ensure compatibility with cloud migration strategies.
• Configure cloud infrastructure to receive and process data from various building systems.
• Develop and implement data flow protocols from on-premises building systems to cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to set up required services, storage, and data processing pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies in data transfer and cloud storage.
• Implement encryption, authentication, and access control measures to protect building and operational data.
• Analyse system data to generate insights on performance, sustainability, and operations.
• Prepare detailed reports on building operations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls engineering or a related field.
• Typically 7-12 years of experience in design and configuration of building automation systems, cloud integration, or IT infrastructure roles.
• Strong understanding of MEP Engineering, cybersecurity best practices, energy performance analytics.
• Knowledge of edge computing and data preprocessing methods for IoT systems.
• Technical Skills: Basic technical understanding in delivering digital / smart building and IoT technology projects, including some or all of the following: Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation Digital Building Controls Systems Cybersecurity best practices IP Networking (IPV4, IPV6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi, Structured Cabling, etc.) System Audits & Site Surveys
• Soft Skills: Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret building performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for continuous improvement. Client-Focused: Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively. Process Improvement: Proven experience in understanding and contributing to SOPs, MOPs, and RACIs, with a focus on process optimisation and standardisation. Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to resolving technical issues remotely. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members in incident management and operational best practices.

Skills and Experience

• Essential: Bachelor's degree Controls engineering or a related field. Industry Expertise Typically 7-12 years of experience in design and configuration of building automation systems, cloud integration, or IT infrastructure roles. Systems Integration related projects or related industries such as Architecture, MEP Engineering Design or Construction. Strong understanding of MEP Engineering, cybersecurity best practices, energy performance analytics. Knowledge of edge computing and data preprocessing methods for IoT systems. Technical Skills Basic technical understanding in delivering digital / smart building and IoT technology projects, including some or all of the following: Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation Digital Building Controls Systems Cybersecurity best practices IP Networking (IPV4, IPV6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi, Structured Cabling, etc.) System Audits & Site Surveys Soft Skills Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret building performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for continuous improvement. Client-Focused: Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively. Process Improvement: Proven experience in understanding and contributing to SOPs, MOPs, and RACIs, with a focus on process optimisation and standardisation. Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to resolving technical issues remotely. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members in incident management and operational best practices.
• Desirable: Experience with BMS systems like Niagara, Delmatic, Delta, LoRaWAN. Certifications in any of these are beneficial . Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and relevant cloud services (data storage, IoT hubs, etc.). Certification in any of the cloud platforms is beneficial.