Senior Controls Engineer

ENGIE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior Controls Engineer – BMS to lead engineering, design review, implementation, testing, and commissioning of Building Management Systems across energy-efficiency and retrofit projects.

The candidate will be the technical authority for BMS and HVAC control systems, ensuring solutions are technically sound, energy efficient, and delivered from design through handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering.
• 5–8 years of BMS engineering experience recommended.
• Experience with major BMS platforms and controls integration.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead BMS and HVAC control system engineering and reviews.
• Develop Sequences of Operation, IO lists, and architectures.
• Review proposals and integration requirements for BMS and VFDs.
• Provide guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure BMS aligns with design docs and energy targets.
• Coordinate with project teams and manage resources.

Skills

BMS engineering

HVAC controls

Control-system design

Sequence of Operation development

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Niagara

Honeywell

Delta

Schneider Electric

Job description

Construction / Installation / O&M Local Energy Infrastructures

Fixed-Term

Full - Time

ENGIE Energy Services Saudi is seeking an experiencedSenior Controls Engineer – BMS to lead the engineering, design review, implementation, testing, and commissioning of Building Management Systems across energy-efficiency and retrofit projects.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority for BMS and HVAC control systems, ensuring that engineering solutions are technically sound, energy efficient, compliant with project requirements, and successfully delivered from design through final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the engineering and technical review of BMS and HVAC control systems.

Develop and validate Sequences of Operation, I/O lists, system architectures, riser diagrams, and control strategies.

Review technical proposals, equipment selections, and integration requirements for BMS and Variable Frequency Drive systems.

Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover.

Ensure BMS functionality aligns with approved design documents, project specifications, and energy-performance objectives.

Coordinate engineering activities with project management, construction, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Manage and allocate BMS engineering and site resources across multiple projects.

Identify technical risks, resolve system-performance issues, and support timely project delivery.

Drive standardization, documentation quality, and continuous improvement across BMS projects.

Ensure compliance with ENGIE requirements, applicable industry standards, and HSE procedures.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.

5–8 years of relevant experience in BMS engineering, preferably within energy-efficiency, retrofit, contracting, or digital-building projects.

Hands-on experience with a major BMS platform such as Siemens, Niagara, Honeywell, Delta, or Schneider Electric.

Strong knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and third-party system integration.

Familiarity with ASHRAE, CIBSE, BSRIA, and applicable Saudi building requirements.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office.

GCC project experience is preferred.

BMS vendor certification or Certified Energy Manager certification would be an advantage.

Willingness to travel based on project requirements.

• BMS and HVAC controls engineering
• Control-system design and Sequence of Operation development
• System integration and interoperability
• Testing, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting
• Energy optimization and retrofit solutions
• Technical leadership and resource coordination
• Analytical thinking and root-cause analysis
• Quality assurance and attention to technical accuracy
• Project planning and cross-functional coordination
• Client, vendor, and stakeholder management
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Strong commitment to HSE compliance

Company Name: ENGIE Saudi Arabia

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Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.