Senior Control Systems Engineer

What this job Involves - The Senior Control Systems Engineer is responsible for management and execution of engineering design reviews of HVAC building automation systems across the client portfolio sites, including network topology and architecture, controls strategy and logic, and adherence to client standards and accepted best practices. The Senior Control Systems Engineer works with a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors to ensure implementation of best practices and to implement continuous improvement across the installation infrastructure and associated processes in support of projects ranging from individual components, comprehensive tenant improvement and facilities HVAC infrastructure, and new construction projects. This role interacts with all members of the facilities manager organization, including senior management, projects, operations, technicians, and client representatives.

Previous experience in the design and commissioning of building management systems for HVAC systems will be beneficial to this role and is highly desired.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Engineering:

• Lead and be fully Responsible for engineering design reviews and technical review of control sequences of operation, program logic, and associated functional performance test plans to ensure compliance with relevant standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Responsible for managing the Commissioning Review process, ensuring all functional performance tests validate the system design.
• Conduct field inspection throughout project implementation to proactively identify implementation risks and deviations from approved design.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met and all design issues are effectively resolved.

• Project Management:

• Responsible for managing and driving continuous improvement through the proactive identification of process deficiencies and the development and implementation of improvements.
• Responsible for the ownership and completion of all KPI Reporting (e.g., Monthly, Quarterly) and strategic program initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence.
• Provide controls-specific guidance and technical leadership to the mechanical engineering team and mentor junior controls engineers.

• Implementation and Commissioning:

• Oversee and be accountable for the successful installation and configuration of BMS and/or BOS hardware and software.
• Develop and oversee the execution of comprehensive commissioning plans, relying on the Junior team for field-level execution steps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex or escalated system issues during commissioning and operation.
• Perform controls program “clip-in” and evaluate operating trends, alarms, and other data to validate system performance.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related facilities engineering field (7+ years of progressive experience in facilities HVAC and control systems).
• Expert knowledge of control theory, advanced HVAC systems, and building automation protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus).
• Proficiency with major BMS platforms (e.g., ALC, Tridium, JCI, Siemens), including the development and expert review of complex operating sequences.
• Enterprise-Level Architecture: Proven ability to define and implement multi-site control network standards, system topologies, and data strategies.
• Compliance Leadership: Expertise in applying and auditing projects against major industry standards and codes (ASHRAE, Title 24, LEED).
• Strong ability to mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale strategic projects and communicate complex technical and financial data effectively to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational continuous improvement programs.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and risk management skills for critical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering and/or Industry certification (i.e. P.E., PMP)
• Previous experience in project management, including scope development, planning, managing deliverables and deadlines, and reporting
• Previous experience in design, commissioning and operational support of HVAC systems
• Previous experience with building management systems (BMS), including logic/programming, points configuration, alarming and trending. Automated Logic Controls (ALC) preferred