Tech Specialist 3 (BMS and EMCS)

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Technical Specialist 3 (BMS & EMCS) provides senior‑level technical support for the startup, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS), and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). This role operates on active project sites and at M.C. Dean facilities, executing and leading L3 startup, L4 functional commissioning, and L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities. The TS‑3 works with a high level of independence and serves as a technical resource to TS‑1 and TS‑2 personnel, while coordinating closely with controls engineers, project leaders, engineering leaders, commissioning teams, construction staff, and customers. The role includes responsibility for complex troubleshooting, system integration validation, and customer‑facing testing activities such as Factory Acceptance Testing. The Technical Specialist 3 plays a key role in ensuring systems perform in accordance with design intent, specifications, and operational requirements, while maintaining safe work practices and supporting high‑quality project delivery across Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and other U.S. project locations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience performing BMS, EMCS, and/or EPMS project startup and commissioning, or providing high‑level system configuration, integration, and advanced troubleshooting on complex BMS/EMCS/EPMS systems
Demonstrated ability to independently execute L3 startup, support L4 functional commissioning, and lead or support L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities
Advanced troubleshooting experience with controls logic, system configuration, networking, and third‑party integrations, including the ability to resolve issues spanning controls software, field devices, and mechanical or electrical systems
Strong working knowledge of one or more major BMS platforms such as Niagara, Siemens Desigo, or Schneider EcoStruxure; multi‑platform experience preferred
Solid understanding of building automation networking and communications, including TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, and Modbus
Proven ability to distinguish controls programming or configuration issues from sensor, device, installation, or equipment faults and drive resolution
Experience supporting or integrating EPMS and power monitoring systems is strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret controls drawings, sequences of operation, specifications, and vendor documentation
Ability to work independently in the field, manage technical priorities, and provide guidance to TS‑1 and TS‑2 personnel
Strong focus on safety, quality, and accurate documentation
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel within VA, DC, MD, and to other U.S. project locations as required
10 or more years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation and/or SCADA systems
Minimum of one (1) BMS or automation platform certification (e.g., Niagara N4, Siemens Desigo, Schneider EcoStruxure, Ignition).
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

multi‑platform experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and execute delivery of BMS, EMCS, and EPMS systems, with responsibility for startup, integration, testing, commissioning, and advanced troubleshooting
Perform and oversee L3 startup activities, including point‑to‑point verification and sequence validation, providing guidance to junior technicians as needed
Execute and support L4 functional commissioning and L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST) with minimal supervision
Support and lead Pre-Installation Testing and Check Out (PITCO) activities at M.C. Dean facilities
Serve as onsite technical escalation point for controls, communication, and integration issues
Configure, load, update, and validate BMS controllers, devices, and communication parameters
Perform advanced troubleshooting of controls logic, system configuration, sequences of operation, and network communications
Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, and Modbus communications, including controllers, gateways, and third‑party devices, using diagnostic tools and network analysis
Integrate and validate BMS/EPMS communications for power meters, PDUs, ATSs, generators, STSs, UPSs, battery systems, and related equipment
Navigate BMS platforms to monitor performance, analyze trends, review alarms, and validate system behavior
Distinguish between controls software/configuration issues and mechanical, electrical, or field device faults, and support corrective actions
Execute commissioning and testing procedures and ensure accurate completion of test scripts, reports, and issue logs
Redline and verify BMS, EMCS, EPMS, and controls drawings to reflect as‑built conditions
Assist with review of vendor submittals and technical documentation to validate system integration and functionality
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to TS‑1 and TS‑2 personnel
Maintain awareness of applicable codes, standards, and safe work practices
Communicate effectively with engineering, construction, commissioning, customers, and leadership through clear technical and written communication