Systems Engineer, Building Management Systems (BMS)

Control Solutions Group•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Control Solutions Group, Inc., an EMCOR Group company, is seeking a Systems Engineer, Building Management Systems (BMS) for its New York City team. The engineer collaborates with BMS Applications Engineers and Controls Project Engineers to prepare accurate submittals for mechanical engineering approvals. The role includes developing controller software sequences and building workstation and server databases with graphics and reporting tools. The ideal candidate has strong technical competence in integrated systems and can independently resolve or guide teams through complex technical challenges. Experience with controls, BMS, BAS, DDC, building automation and management, EPMS, and energy management systems is preferred. The position is based in the New York City office and includes field visits as needed to adjust system design sequences, support functional checkout and commissioning, and help meet project schedules. The engineer also works with company colleagues, clients, and consulting engineers, and mentors less-experienced colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, CE, Math, or Physics.
Strong interest in building automation and controls.
At least 4 years of experience in the HVAC/controls industry.
Strong communication, negotiating, and organizational skills.
Competency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with mechanical system operation.

Nice To Haves

DDC controller programming and third-party device integration with BACnet and Modbus.
Basic understanding of the construction process.
Automated Logic WebCTRL experience.
Experience with controls, BMS, BAS, DDC, building automation and management, EPMS, and energy management systems.

Responsibilities

Produce drawings, sequences of operation, and bills of material for building automation system submittals.
Develop BMS software databases, including programming and graphics, in accordance with engineering documents and project specifications.
Design, integrate, and support network migration for Internet, Ethernet, BACnet, and Modbus platforms.
Maintain accurate as-built drawing packages and make changes using AutoCAD, Visio, Excel, and Word as required.
Visit the field as necessary to adjust design sequences to the actual systems and support functional checkout and commissioning activities.
Conduct self-study to improve job skills and stay current with industry trends.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with company managers, engineers, technicians, clients, and consulting engineers.
Make value-engineering recommendations where appropriate.
Work with consulting engineers and maintain design discussions throughout the build process.
Conduct surveys and prepare repair recommendations and customer reports.
Stay current on available products, technologies, and applications.
Mentor younger colleagues.
Develop custom energy reporting, power metering, trending, and billing programs.