BAS/BMS Controls Engineer — Automation & Commissioning

SSOE Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan (with company 401

Generous PTO

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and deliver BAS/BMS and EPMS for industrial, commercial, data center, and mission-critical facilities. You will develop drawings, sequences, and integration strategies, and help ensure design intent and client satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on controls software experience, engineering documentation, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel possible and a valid driver's license. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have BAS/BMS and EPMS design experience, including development of engineering drawings, sequences, points lists, integration requirements, and construction deliverables.
• Working knowledge of controls networks, electrical power monitoring, HVAC control applications, instrumentation, and integration of packaged or third‑party systems.
• Experience writing BAS/BMS and EPMS specifications and developing BAS/BMS and EPMS system and network architectures.
• Familiarity with BAS/BMS and EPMS applications, including controller logic, graphics, alarming, trending, reporting, and third‑party system integrations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, coordinate across disciplines, manage assigned work, and produce accurate documentation with limited supervision.
• Experience with CADD and common engineering productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop BAS/BMS and EPMS designs for industrial, commercial, mission‑critical, data center, and other complex facilities.
• Prepare controls drawings and documentation, including system architecture and network diagrams, control schematics, points lists, sequences of operation, panel and device layouts, and related design deliverables.
• Write and edit BAS/BMS and EPMS specifications, control narratives, sequences of operation, and related procurement or construction documents.
• Define system architectures and integration strategies using BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, SNMP, OPC UA, and other interfaces.
• Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, control logic, and software deliverables for compliance with project requirements and design intent.
• Support system testing, commissioning, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, and field verification as required.
• Participate in client meetings to define scope, present progress, resolve technical issues, and support client satisfaction.
• May direct or coordinate the work of designers and less‑experienced engineers and check assigned portions of project deliverables.
• Assist with project estimates, proposals, schedules, and scope development; communicate changes, risks, and technical decisions to the project team.
• Use CADD and other digital engineering tools to develop project deliverables and remain current with evolving controls technologies, codes, and design methods.
• Job may require the use of AI or similar digital technology to perform job functions.
• Travel may be required. A valid driver’s license is required and may be waived for international assignments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

CADD

Job description

SSOE Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and deliver BAS/BMS and EPMS for industrial, commercial, data center, and mission-critical facilities. You will develop drawings, sequences, and integration strategies, and help ensure design intent and client satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on controls software experience, engineering documentation, and collaboration across disciplines, with travel possible and a valid driver's license. Relocation assistance may be available.