Site Engineer – BMS Projects

Pactive Sustainable Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pactive Sustainable Solutions is seeking a skilled BMS Installer/Coordinator to lead on-site installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities. You will ensure adherence to Niagara N4 standards and project schedules while coordinating with subcontractors and engineers.

You will review control diagrams, I/O schedules, and wiring, perform functional testing, and help prepare as-built records. Strong HSE compliance and communication skills are essential for successful handover.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, mechanical, automation or related engineering.
• Mandatory: working knowledge of Tridium Niagara N4 and BMS installation/site activities.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, BMS panels, field devices, wiring and installation standards.
• Knowledge of BACnet and Modbus integration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors and technicians carrying out BMS installation and integration works as per approved shop drawings and project schedules.
• Manage PTW, risk assessments, method statements, inspection requests, site reports and work-related documentation.
• Coordinate installation of DDC/control panels, controllers, sensors, actuators, meters, field cabling, containment and network equipment.
• Inspect BMS panel installation, power and control wiring, termination, labeling, earthing and panel workmanship against project requirements.
• Understand HVAC equipment and associated BMS control and monitoring points.
• Use Niagara N4 for station navigation, point discovery/mapping, status checks, alarms, trends and basic troubleshooting; Niagara knowledge is mandatory.
• Support BACnet IP/MSTP and Modbus TCP/RTU device integration, addressing and communication checks.
• Review BMS I/O schedules, control schematics, network diagrams, shop drawings and sequence of operation with the engineering team.
• Coordinate point-to-point testing, field-device calibration checks, functional testing and commissioning with technicians and specialist engineers.
• Identify, document and troubleshoot wiring, controller, network and communication faults; elevate design or software issues when required.
• Track daily progress, materials, installation quality, punch lists and outstanding activities; report delays and site issues to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with MEP contractors, consultants and client representatives for access, inspections, equipment readiness and testing.
• Support as-built drawings, test sheets, commissioning records, O&M documents, training and project handover.
• Ensure all work follows HSE procedures, permit conditions and site installation standards.
• Workplace Health, Safety and Information Security: Follow company/site HSE policies, protect project documents, and use authorized access for BMS/project systems.

Skills

Niagara N4 knowledge

BMS installation

DDC/field-device installation

BACnet/Modbus integration

I/O schedules review

Site coordination

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical/Automation or related Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

1. Execute and supervise BMS project-site installation, integration, testing and commissioning activities in coordination with subcontractors and project teams.

2. Apply mandatory Niagara N4 knowledge, maintain project documentation and ensure work is delivered safely on schedule and to approved standards.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties

1. Supervise subcontractors and technicians carrying out BMS installation and integration works as per approved shop drawings and project schedules.

2. Manage PTW, risk assessments, method statements, inspection requests, site reports and work-related documentation.

3. Coordinate installation of DDC/control panels, controllers, sensors, actuators, meters, field cabling, containment and network equipment.

4. Inspect BMS panel installation, power and control wiring, termination, labeling, earthing and panel workmanship against project requirements.

5. Understand HVAC equipment (AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, pumps and ventilation systems) and associated BMS control and monitoring points.

6. Use Tridium Niagara N4 for station navigation, point discovery/mapping, status checks, alarms, trends and basic troubleshooting; Niagara knowledge is mandatory.

7. Support BACnet IP/MSTP and Modbus TCP/RTU device integration, addressing and communication checks.

8. Review BMS I/O schedules, control schematics, network diagrams, shop drawings and sequence of operation with the engineering team.

9. Coordinate point-to-point testing, field-device calibration checks, functional testing and commissioning with technicians and specialist engineers.

10. Identify, document and troubleshoot wiring, controller, network and communication faults; elevate design or software issues when required.

11. Track daily progress, materials, installation quality, punch lists and outstanding activities; report delays and site issues to the Project Manager.

12. Coordinate with MEP contractors, consultants and client representatives for access, inspections, equipment readiness and testing.

13. Support as-built drawings, test sheets, commissioning records, O&M documents, training and project handover.

14. Ensure all work follows HSE procedures, permit conditions and site installation standards.

15. Workplace Health, Safety and Information Security: Follow company/site HSE policies, protect project documents, and use authorized access for BMS/project systems.

Occupational and workplace Health and Safety responsibilities:

In addition to all job specific responsibilities, all employees are required to adhere to all Khidmah health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, practices, and relevant legal and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements and obligations. All employees are personally responsible to familiarize themselves with these policies, procedures, practices, updates, etc. Khidmah HSE department regularly updates existing and introduce new policies, procedures and practices and each employee is personally responsible to ensure they stay updated and compliant with all such updates and new additions.

Information Security responsibilities:

• Comply with Khidmah Information Security Policies
• Be aware of and fulfill their information security responsibilities
• Ensure whoever handles sensitive company information have taken the Security Awareness Training
• Know how to report a security incident (to IT ServiceDesk or InfoSec).
• Not Disable his/her OS firewall and/or Antivirus
• Restrict use to authorized purposes, Protect access accounts, privileges and associated passwords.
• Accept accountability of his/her individual user accounts, and maintain confidentiality

Qualification:

Diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Automation or related Engineering.

Mandatory: working knowledge of Tridium Niagara N4 and BMS installation/site activities.

Knowledge of HVAC systems, BMS panels, field devices, wiring and installation standards.

Knowledge of BACnet and Modbus integration is strongly preferred.

Experience and Skills:

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Niagara N4 station and BMS point knowledge (mandatory)

DDC/controller and field-device installation

BACnet/Modbus and basic IP networking

I/O schedules, panel wiring and shop-drawing review

Functional testing and commissioning coordination

Subcontractor supervision, PTW and HSE

Clear communication, reporting and MS Office

EXPERIENCE

Preferred: 3-6 years of project-site experience in BMS installation and commissioning.

Practical Niagara N4 experience in station operation, point integration or troubleshooting is required.

Experience with HVAC controls, DDC panels, sensors, actuators and BMS testing/handover.