Project Engineer - BMS

ProFound People; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Data centre projects

Job summary

ProFound People seeks a Project Engineer for a market-leading Building Management Systems (BMS) integrator in Melbourne. You will own technical delivery from design through commissioning, collaborating with Project Managers and clients to ensure reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions.

The role suits mid-level to experienced engineers, offering a clear career path and exposure to data centres and major projects across Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems, Computer Science or related field.
• Niagara Tridium AX/N4 certification highly desirable.
• Proven experience engineering and commissioning BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program BMS solutions using Tridium N4, BACnet, Modbus, LON and other open protocols.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical and ICT documentation to build points lists, functional descriptions, control diagrams and product selections.
• Design with energy efficiency, scalability, serviceability and operational reliability front of mind.
• Deliver onsite commissioning and testing, resolving technical issues as they come up.
• Support integration between BMS and third-party systems such as HVAC, fire, security, CCTV, access control and IT networks.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings, clarifying requirements and resolving concerns directly.
• Work alongside Project Managers to develop alternate engineering solutions during change order management.
• Contribute to project planning to keep scope, schedule and cost on track.

Skills

BMS programming

Tridium N4

BACnet

Modbus

LON

HVAC integration

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Trade or tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Niagara Tridium AX/N4

BMS design software

Job description

Our client is a market-leading Building Management Systems integrator with strong current activity in data centres and major projects across Melbourne. They're growing their Projects team and looking for a Project Engineer to help deliver.

This role takes ownership of technical delivery from design through to commissioning, working closely with Project Managers and clients to make sure solutions are built right, delivered on time, and set up to run reliably long after handover. It's open to applications from mid level through to experienced engineers, so whether you're a few years in or well established, there's a path here.

What you'll do:

• Develop and program BMS solutions using Tridium N4, BACnet, Modbus, LON and other open protocols
• Interpret mechanical, electrical and ICT documentation to build points lists, functional descriptions, control diagrams and product selections
• Design with energy efficiency, scalability, serviceability and operational reliability front of mind
• Deliver onsite commissioning and testing, resolving technical issues as they come up
• Support integration between BMS and third-party systems such as HVAC, fire, security, CCTV, access control and IT networks
• Attend and contribute to client meetings, clarifying requirements and resolving concerns directly
• Work alongside Project Managers to develop alternate engineering solutions during change order management
• Contribute to project planning to keep scope, schedule and cost on track

What you'll need:

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems, Computer Science or a related field
• Niagara Tridium AX/N4 certification highly desirable
• Proven experience engineering and commissioning BMS systems
• Experience integrating with HVAC, IT, IP networks, fire, security or CCTV systems
• Strong understanding of BACnet, LON and Modbus protocols
• Current driver's licence and White Card
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach and strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What's on offer:

• Broad exposure to major projects and data centre work across Melbourne
• Hybrid working, split between site and office
• A supportive technical team and a genuine path for career growth