BMS Engineer

E-Frontiers; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Frontiers in Maynooth, Ireland is seeking a BMS Engineer to lead development and validation of Building Management System solutions during tendering and pre-construction for international data centres, logistics hubs, and GMP-compliant facilities.

The role requires strong controls engineering, system architecture, regulatory compliance, and experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams, with a focus on scalable BMS concepts and cost-effective submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automation or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in BMS or controls engineering.
• Experience in data centres, GMP facilities or logistics/industrial developments.
• Experience on international projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review ERs, specs and tender docs for BMS packages.
• Develop BMS concepts and system architecture aligned with project requirements.
• Prepare technical submissions, compliance matrices and clarifications.
• Define scope of works and support cost estimation.

Skills

BMS engineering

Controls engineering

Data centres experience

GMP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DCIM

SCADA

CRAC/CRAH

Job description

BMS Engineer

Permanent

Maynooth

70-80k per annum

MUST HOLD AN EU Passport

The BMS Engineer - International Pre-Construction is responsible for the development, coordination, and validation of Building Management System (BMS) and integrated controls solutions during the tendering and pre-construction phases of international projects. The role supports multidisciplinary design teams delivering mission-critical data centres, large-scale logistics facilities, and GMP-compliant pharmaceutical buildings. The position requires strong technical capability in controls engineering, system architecture, regulatory compliance, and commercial awareness in a pre-construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Tender Support

Review Employer's Requirements (ERs), specifications, and tender documentation.

Develop BMS concepts and system architecture aligned with project and client requirements.

Prepare technical submissions, compliance matrices, and clarifications.

Define scope of works for BMS packages and support cost estimation.

Contribute to value engineering and risk identification exercises.

BMS Engineer

Technical Engineering & Design Development

Develop control philosophies and detailed sequences of operation.

Define BMS system architecture (centralized, distributed, hybrid).

Coordinate integration of BMS with:

HVAC systems (CRAH/CRAC, chilled water, DX systems)

Electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear

Fire alarm and life safety systems

DCIM and SCADA platforms

Review I/O schedules, network topology, and control panel configurations.

Sector-Specific Technical Scope

Data Centres:

Design controls for mission-critical cooling systems.

Support redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N, 2N+1).

Align with Uptime Institute Tier requirements where applicable.

Pharmaceutical Facilities:

Develop control strategies for cleanroom HVAC systems.

Support GMP compliance in alignment with International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering guidance.

Logistics Facilities:

Develop energy-efficient warehouse environmental control strategies.

Compliance & Standards

Ensure designs align with international standards including:

ASHRAE guidelines

Local electrical and building regulations in applicable jurisdictions

Support sustainability objectives (LEED, BREEAM or equivalent certifications).

Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with clients, consultants, MEP designers, and control vendors.

Participate in design workshops and technical review meetings.

Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure design intent is testable and achievable Qualifications, Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.

Minimum 5 years' experience in BMS or controls engineering.

Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following sectors:

Data centres (mission-critical environments preferred)

Pharmaceutical / GMP facilities

Industrial or logistics developments

Experience working on international projects is preferred.

BMS Engineer

Permanent

Maynooth

70-80k per annum

MUST HOLD AN EU Passport

The BMS Engineer - International Pre-Construction is responsible for the development, coordination, and validation of Building Management System (BMS) and integrated controls solutions during the tendering and pre-construction phases of international projects. The role supports multidisciplinary design teams delivering mission-critical data centres, large-scale logistics facilities, and GMP-compliant pharmaceutical buildings. The position requires strong technical capability in controls engineering, system architecture, regulatory compliance, and commercial awareness in a pre-construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Tender Support

Review Employer's Requirements (ERs), specifications, and tender documentation.

Develop BMS concepts and system architecture aligned with project and client requirements.

Prepare technical submissions, compliance matrices, and clarifications.

Define scope of works for BMS packages and support cost estimation.

Contribute to value engineering and risk identification exercises.

BMS Engineer

Technical Engineering & Design Development

Develop control philosophies and detailed sequences of operation.

Define BMS system architecture (centralized, distributed, hybrid).

Coordinate integration of BMS with:

HVAC systems (CRAH/CRAC, chilled water, DX systems)

Electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear

Fire alarm and life safety systems

DCIM and SCADA platforms

Review I/O schedules, network topology, and control panel configurations.

Sector-Specific Technical Scope

Data Centres:

Design controls for mission-critical cooling systems.

Support redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N, 2N+1).

Align with Uptime Institute Tier requirements where applicable.

Pharmaceutical Facilities:

Develop control strategies for cleanroom HVAC systems.

Support GMP compliance in alignment with International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering guidance.

Logistics Facilities:

Develop energy-efficient warehouse environmental control strategies.

Compliance & Standards

Ensure designs align with international standards including:

ASHRAE guidelines

Local electrical and building regulations in applicable jurisdictions

Support sustainability objectives (LEED, BREEAM or equivalent certifications).

Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with clients, consultants, MEP designers, and control vendors.

Participate in design workshops and technical review meetings.

Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure design intent is testable and achievable Qualifications, Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.

Minimum 5 years' experience in BMS or controls engineering.

Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following sectors:

Data centres (mission-critical environments preferred)

Pharmaceutical / GMP facilities

Industrial or logistics developments

Experience working on international projects is preferred.

Desired Skills and Experience

BMS Engineer

Permanent

Maynooth

70-80k per annum

MUST HOLD AN EU Passport

The BMS Engineer - International Pre-Construction is responsible for the development, coordination, and validation of Building Management System (BMS) and integrated controls solutions during the tendering and pre-construction phases of international projects. The role supports multidisciplinary design teams delivering mission-critical data centres, large-scale logistics facilities, and GMP-compliant pharmaceutical buildings. The position requires strong technical capability in controls engineering, system architecture, regulatory compliance, and commercial awareness in a pre-construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Tender Support