Facilities Controls Engineer
Core
Own the operation, reliability, and expansion of the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for a defense campus, ensuring peak performance of HVAC, electrical distribution, and critical utility systems.
Role type
Senior IC controls engineer (building automation & power monitoring)
Builds
Operational continuity and safety of physical infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, utilities)
Domain
Defense / Industrial facilities / Building automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
BMS and EPMS programming, DDC and PLC configuration, industrial network protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP), low-voltage electrical systems, root-cause analysis of system failures, OT cybersecurity coordination, preventative maintenance planning, schematic and P&ID interpretation
Preferred skills
Tridium Niagara 4 (N4) or AX certification, EPMS platform experience, OT cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443), SCIF/SAPF support, energy management and LEED standards
Technologies
BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, DDC, PLC, VFDs, flow meters, environmental sensors
Responsibilities
Program, configure, and troubleshoot Direct Digital Control (DDC) and PLC systems; manage external controls contractors during facility expansions; collaborate with MEP engineering to commission new equipment; perform root-cause analysis on system failures and power quality anomalies; ensure integrity and cybersecurity of the Operational Technology (OT) network; develop user-friendly dashboards and automated reports for energy tracking; create and maintain comprehensive documentation including control schematics and SOPs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC