Senior Digital Buildings Engineer

Facility Performance Consulting Limited • San Francisco, CA

21h

About The Position

The Senior Digital Buildings Engineer integrates building management systems (BMS), IoT devices, and facility management systems into cloud platforms across multiple vendors and ecosystems. The platform-agnostic role supports secure, reliable data flow for analytics, remote monitoring, and operational efficiency, collaborating with global IT, security, and infrastructure teams and working across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and other technologies.

The engineer delivers client-facing technical and engineering services and projects, manages their workload, and communicates or escalates issues to their line manager. They contribute to the Digital Buildings Engineering team and wider FPC business, supporting project delivery and business objectives. The role also includes leading technical outputs, supporting clients and on-site teams, mentoring engineers, and contributing to improvements in delivery processes and team practices.

FPC Global describes itself as a full-service integrated technology consultancy and professional services firm for the built environment. It partners with global clients to improve asset performance, operational efficiency, sustainability outcomes, and digital maturity across complex portfolios.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering or a related field.
• Typically 7–12 years of experience in building automation system design and configuration, cloud integration, or IT infrastructure roles; experience in systems integration projects or related industries such as architecture, MEP engineering design, or construction.
• Strong understanding of MEP engineering, cybersecurity best practices, and energy performance analytics.
• Knowledge of edge computing and data preprocessing methods for IoT systems.
• Basic technical understanding of digital/smart building and IoT technology projects, including some or all of digital building systems integration design, development and implementation; digital building control systems; cybersecurity; IP networking (IPv4, IPv6, switching, routing, DHCP, Wi-Fi, and structured cabling); and system audits and site surveys.
• Ability to interpret building performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Excellent client relationship management and ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Experience understanding and contributing to SOPs, MOPs, and RACIs, with a focus on process optimization and standardization.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to resolving technical issues remotely.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members in incident management and operational best practices.
• Highly professional, honest, and trustworthy; an exceptional communicator and client-relationship builder; a continuous and agile learner; attentive to detail and systems-oriented; and able to translate strategic vision into action.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BMS systems such as Niagara, Delmatic, Delta, or LoRaWAN; relevant certifications are beneficial.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and relevant cloud services such as data storage and IoT hubs; cloud-platform certification is beneficial.
• Preferred knowledge of Apps Scripts.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, optimize, and secure applications on cloud platforms; troubleshoot issues, manage performance, and align cloud solutions with business objectives.
• Deliver technical and, where knowledge and training allow, non-technical engineering services and client projects in accordance with proposals, scopes of work, and engagement letters.
• Manage workload and communicate or escalate issues to the line manager.
• Conduct performance evaluation audits, engineering systems research, and technical analysis to inform project work.
• Carry out non-intrusive physical building inspections and remote network discovery to identify IP-capable IoT/OT devices and control systems, including BAS/BMS, HVAC, lighting, and EMS.
• Map physical device locations and compile comprehensive site data registers.
• Interview facility management teams and subcontractors to document localized network architecture and configuration parameters.
• Escalate critical operational, energy performance, data anomaly, or cybersecurity risks identified during field deployments to senior technical governance teams.
• Lead the production of technical reports, documentation, and project outputs.
• Assess existing BMS, HVAC, lighting, energy, and IoT systems and document their architecture and compatibility with cloud migration strategies.
• Configure cloud infrastructure and services to receive and process building-system data, and develop data flows that maintain data quality and integrity.
• Set up cloud services, storage, and data-processing pipelines using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies; implement encryption, authentication, and access controls for building and operational data.
• Analyze system data and prepare reports on building performance, sustainability, operations, onboarding status, and key metrics.
• Liaise with IT, facility management, and operations teams to understand system requirements and constraints; provide technical support and training to on-site staff.
• Conduct pre- and post-onboarding tests and troubleshoot data transmission, system compatibility, and network connectivity issues.
• Maintain documentation of onboarding processes, system configurations, and cloud settings.
• Mentor and train Digital Buildings engineers, share best practices, provide subject-matter expertise, and guide complex problem-solving and engineering solutions.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and help develop documentation and training resources.
• Improve project delivery processes, tools, and frameworks; support lessons learned, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage best practices and efficient ways of working and promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Represent FPC professionally in client and internal interactions; lead and support project teams; follow company policies, governance standards, and reporting requirements; support continuous improvement across delivery operations.

Benefits

• Professional development, including leadership training and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support for work-life balance.
• An inclusive and collaborative workplace that celebrates diversity and ensures every voice is heard.
• Opportunities to work on projects focused on sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and high-performance buildings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior