Senior Facilities Controls Engineer
US Tech Solutions, Inc.
Charleston, SC
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$70 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Accreditation Standards, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation Systems, Business Support, Chemistry, Commissioning, Communications Protocols, Computer Science, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Control Engineering, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Ethernet, Facilities Engineering, Facilities Management, Fault Management, Home Automation, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Mathematics, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Software, Operational Support, Physics, Production Support, Project Control, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Real Estate, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
18 days ago
Shifts: 1st (could be multiple time zones); some overtime expected
Onsite/remote/hybrid: hybrid - working 3 days onsite 2 days remote;
Travel:
This is a hybrid position, requiring up to 25% travel.
Job Description
- Client is seeking a Senior Facilities Controls Engineer (L4) to join our team. This position will support a newly created workstream within Enterprise Services, Technology & Systems supporting the governance and management of a variety of building operational technology asset classes across the Client portfolio, primarily supported and managed with support from Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) as part of Enterprise Services.
- Enterprise Services is a team of 2,500+ employees whose collective mission is to enable the build of Client’s products. Enterprise Services provides strategic partnership and support to all Client business units through multiple service towers – creating outsized impact and value across the Enterprise. The individual in this role would be a part of Enterprise Services Operational Excellence & Transformation team.
- The selected candidates will be responsible for providing direct support to the Operational Technology Team and Program Manager for Client’s Connected Asset System. This role serves as a subject matter expert in supporting Building & Infrastructure controls and automation systems.
- Support technical troubleshooting and remediation for Building Management Systems / Building Automation Systems, including controllers, field devices, sensors, and system integrations.
- Analyze and resolve BMS alarms, faults, and unattended conditions; determine root cause (software, hardware, instrumentation, network) and implement corrective actions to reduce nuisance alarms and false trips.
- Support nationwide rollout and integration of the enterprise SCADA platform for building and infrastructure monitoring; analyze configuration and connectivity issues and coordinate fixes.
- Evaluate integrations between BMS/SCADA and enterprise systems (IT/OT interfaces, fault management, analytic platforms, CMMS) to ensure reliable data flow and operational visibility.
- Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and protocols (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP) including use of network analyzers and diagnostic tools.
- Review, understand, and update technical documentation: sequence of operations, as-built control diagrams, network architecture, configuration standards, and test/commissioning reports.
- Produce monthly reports for leadership on system performance, incident resolution, corrective actions taken, trends in alarms/faults, and planned activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, facilities, production, IT/cybersecurity, suppliers, and vendors) to support strategic initiatives and deliver projects on schedule.
- Provide contractor oversight and technical direction to third-party integrators and service providers; evaluate vendor work and ensure adherence to Client standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to foster collaboration and support business objectives.
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) - electrical/manufacturing engineering preferred
- 8+ years’ related engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- 8+ years of experience as a controls engineer working with Building Automation Systems, Building and Equipment Controllers and SCADA systems
- 8+ years of Experience working with modern communication protocols: Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet
- 5+ years of experience in troubleshooting Industrial Communication Networks utilizing network analyzing software and tools.
- 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners
- 5+ years of experience leading or managing initiatives that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams
- 10+ years’ related engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Experience supporting production, facilities management, supply chain, IT or related business functions
- 5+ years of experience in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems and Controls.
- Experience of managing Technical Contractors and Contract resources.
- Experience in any of the following Building Controls Platforms: Honeywell, Johnson Controls (Metasys), Siemens AG (Desigo), Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure), Trane.
- Demonstrated experience in the execution of controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up
- Experience with advanced and AI based analytics software and tools.
- This is a hybrid position, requiring up to 25% travel.
- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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