Senior Facilities Controls Engineer
Boeing is seeking a Senior Facilities Controls Engineer to join our team in North Charleston, SC; Berkeley, MO; Huntsville, AL; Arlington, VA; Mesa, AZ; Plano, TX; or Ridley Park, PA. This role supports a newly created workstream of Building Operational Technology within Enterprise Services, Technology & Systems, focusing on the governance and management of building operational technology assets across the Boeing portfolio.
Enterprise Services is a team of 2,500+ employees dedicated to enabling the build of Boeing’s products. The team provides strategic partnership and support to all Boeing business units through multiple service towers, delivering outsized impact and value across the enterprise. This role is part of the Enterprise Services Operational Excellence & Transformation team.
About the Role
The selected candidate will provide direct support to the Building Operational Technology Team and Program Manager for Boeing’s Connected Asset System, serving as a subject matter expert in building and infrastructure controls and automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Support technical troubleshooting and remediation for Building Management Systems (BMS) / Building Automation Systems (BAS), including controllers, field devices, sensors, and system integrations.
- Analyze and resolve BMS alarms, faults, and unattended conditions; determine root cause (software, hardware, instrumentation, network) and implement corrective actions to reduce nuisance alarms and false trips.
- Support nationwide rollout and integration of the enterprise Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platform for building and infrastructure monitoring; analyze configuration and connectivity issues and coordinate fixes.
- Evaluate integrations between BMS and enterprise systems (IT interfaces, fault management, analytic platforms, Computerized Maintenance Management System) to ensure reliable data flow and operational visibility.
- Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and protocols (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP) using network analyzers and diagnostic tools.
- Review, understand, and update technical documentation: sequence of operations, as-built control diagrams, network architecture, configuration standards, and test/commissioning reports.
- Produce monthly reports for leadership on system performance, incident resolution, corrective actions taken, trends in alarms/faults, and planned activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, facilities, production, IT/cybersecurity, suppliers, and vendors) to support strategic initiatives and deliver projects on schedule.
- Provide contractor oversight and technical direction to third-party integrators and service providers; evaluate vendor work and ensure adherence to Boeing standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to foster collaboration and support business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Experience supporting operations, facilities management, maintenance, manufacturing, construction projects, and/or project management.
- 5+ years of experience leading or managing projects involving cross-functional or cross-business unit teams.
- 5+ years of experience with computerized Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering or engineering technology (electrical/manufacturing engineering preferred).
- 3+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks using network analyzing software and tools.
- 5+ years of experience with Building Controls Platforms such as Honeywell, Johnson Controls (Metasys), Siemens AG (Desigo), Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure), or Trane.
- 8+ years of related engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education, experience, and industry certifications.
- Experience as a controls engineer working with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of BAS, building and equipment controllers, and SCADA systems.
- Experience managing technical contractors and contract resources.
- Experience executing controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up.
- Experience with modern communication protocols: Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet.
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, technical contractors, and partners.
Pay
Summary pay range: $126,650 – $182,850. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Benefits
Boeing provides eligible employees with a Total Rewards package that may include:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.
Schedule
This position is for 1st shift.
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.