Building Management System (BMS) / Gestion Technique du Bâtiment (GTB) Engineer Paris or Lyon [...]

EVEREC

Rhône

Hybrid

EUR 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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10% annual bonus

Job summary

A leading energy efficiency firm is seeking a BMS / GTB Engineer to join their team in Lyon or Paris. The role involves designing and delivering BMS projects, ensuring compliance with energy regulations, and contributing to energy-saving solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of BMS experience and a relevant master's degree. The company offers a competitive salary of €45,000–€60,000, a hybrid working model, and a collaborative environment focused on innovation in energy efficiency.

Qualifications

You should have 4–5+ years of experience in BMS / GTB.
A Master's degree in Engineering is essential.
Fluent French and good professional English are required.

Responsibilities

Design and dimension BMS / GTB systems.
Provide technical support to project managers.
Ensure regulatory compliance in all phases.

Skills

BMS design expertise

Project management

Energy efficiency knowledge

Proficient in BACnet

Fluent in French

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Modbus

KNX

LonWorks

Job description

BMS / GTB Engineer – Energy Efficiency Engineering

My client is a fast‑growing, profitable company founded in 2022, supporting institutional real estate investors in their energy transition. They operate across the full project lifecycle: strategic advisory, building studies, project execution (project management assistance and general contracting works), and green asset management. Through an integrated digital platform, building owners can monitor and improve the energy performance of their assets, increase value, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The Role

As part of an ambitious objective to finance over €1 billion of projects by 2027, my client is hiring an experienced BMS / GTB Engineer to join their Energy Efficiency Engineering team. This is a hands‑on technical role, focused on the design, specification, costing, and delivery support of complex BMS (GTB) projects in existing buildings and retrofit contexts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Study & Pre‑Design Phase

You will act as a BMS technical expert, either leading the GTB scope or supporting a broader project team.

Design and dimension BMS / GTB and electrical systems (metering, lighting interfaces, etc.)

Produce:

Functional analyses
Technical notes and calculations
Define BMS strategies aligned with energy performance objectives and regulatory requirements
Propose energy‑saving solutions, with attention to sustainability and innovation
Carry out cost studies, ROI analysis, and budget estimations for:
- New BMS installations
- BMS upgrades and retrofits
Ensure regulatory compliance (BACS decree, NF C15‑100, environmental and safety standards)
Draft technical specifications for tender documents (DCE)
Participate in technical exchanges with contractors and integrators during consultation phases
Define measurement & verification protocols for Energy Performance Contracts (CPE)

2. Project / Works Phase

Provide technical support to construction project managers
Carry out VISA reviews
Support and/or oversee BMS and energy commissioning
Measure and analyse the performance of implemented actions within CPE frameworks
Participate in site visits to:
- Check progress
- Review installed equipment
- Validate compliance with design and specifications

3. Additional Contributions

Maintain technology and regulatory watch on BMS and smart building topics
Occasionally participate in energy audits
Contribute to the development of new technical offers
Support the creation of internal engineering and verification tools
Participate in the rollout and commissioning of internal tech platforms

Core Technical Expectations

The priority is strong, real BMS expertise.

You must know how to design a BMS, not just operate it
You have already worked on BMS projects that were installed and delivered, even if you were not the installer yourself
Integration with existing assets
Contractor and integrator coordination
You are brand‑agnostic and comfortable working across multiple systems
We expect knowledge of BMS ecosystems. Experience with several of the following is ideal: BMS / Automation Brands

Communication Protocols

BACnet (IP, MS/TP)
Modbus (RTU, TCP/IP)
KNX
LonWorks
M‑Bus
OPC / OPC UA
MQTT (nice to have)
Strong understanding of BMS pricing:
- Upgrade/retrofit costs
- Ability to estimate, compare, and optimise technical solutions financially

Energy Efficiency – Training Provided

You are not required to already be an energy efficiency expert
The company will train you on energy performance and CPE topics

What is Essential

Strong interest in energy savings
Motivation to learn and upskill
Curiosity and engineering mindset focused on impact

Profile

Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Engineering or equivalent (energy, electrical, automation, or related)
4–5+ years of experience in BMS / GTB (more senior profiles considered)
Experience with building projects and works
Fluent French and good professional English

Soft Skills

Autonomous, structured, and hands‑on
Clear and concise communicator with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Curious, proactive, and motivated to continuously learnComfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously

Location & Working Model