Building & Utility Automation & Energy Management Engineer ( HVAC )
Core
Design, implement, optimize, and maintain automation, controls, and energy management systems for industrial facilities to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operation of building systems and utilities.
Role type
Senior IC Building & Utility Automation & Energy Management Engineer
Builds
Automation and control systems for HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, boilers, pumping stations, lighting, water systems, and BMS/SCADA platforms
Domain
Industrial automation, building management systems (BMS), energy management, OT cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, BMS/SCADA integration, industrial communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA), energy audit and analysis, project management, technical specification writing, FAT/SAT commissioning, electrical diagram interpretation, P&ID reading, OT cybersecurity compliance
Preferred skills
CAPEX automation project leadership, predictive maintenance strategies, load profiling, energy efficiency optimization
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, DDC, BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA
Responsibilities
Design and optimize automation/control systems for various building utilities; Support programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, and DDC systems; Develop specifications and standards for automation hardware, networks, and control architecture; Ensure OT cybersecurity compliance and collaborate with IT/OT teams; Integrate new equipment into existing automation platforms; Lead energy optimization projects for electricity, steam, water, compressed air, HVAC, and utilities; Perform energy audits, efficiency analysis, load profiling, and create energy dashboards; Identify and implement actions to reduce energy use and operating costs; Manage automation and energy projects from concept through commissioning; Prepare technical specifications, functional descriptions, and control narratives; Lead FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation, and system handover; Maintain automation standards, documentation, and asset information; Implement preventive and predictive maintenance for automation and energy systems; Ensure compliance with NOM, NFPA, IEEE, ASHRAE, ISA, and international standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC