BAS/BMS Controls Engineer (EPMS)

SSOE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Controls Engineer in Austin, TX to design and deliver BAS/BMS and EPMS for diverse facilities. The role combines hands-on controls software with engineering design, specifications, and system architecture development.

You will collaborate across disciplines, prepare drawings and sequences, and support testing, commissioning, and client satisfaction. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years' BAS/BMS experience are required; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of related engineering experience; 5+ preferred.
• Must have direct BAS/BMS and EPMS design experience with drawings, sequences, points lists, integration requirements, and construction deliverables.
• Familiarity with BAS/BMS and EPMS applications including controller logic, graphics, alarming, trending, reporting, and third‑party system integrations.
• Experience writing BAS/BMS and EPMS specifications and developing BAS/BMS and EPMS system and network architectures.
• Working knowledge of controls networks, electrical power monitoring, HVAC control applications, instrumentation, and integration of packaged or third‑party systems.
• Familiarity with codes, cybersecurity considerations, and industry practices for building controls and power monitoring systems.
• 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.
• Coordinate controls requirements with electrical, mechanical, process, information technology, and other project disciplines.
• 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.

Skills

BAS/BMS design

EPMS design

System integration

CADD / drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

STEP 7 / TIA Portal

WinCC / WinCC Unified

Desigo CC / Desigo PXC

BACnet / Modbus networking

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Controls Engineer in Austin, TX to design and deliver BAS/BMS and EPMS for diverse facilities. The role combines hands-on controls software with engineering design, specifications, and system architecture development.

You will collaborate across disciplines, prepare drawings and sequences, and support testing, commissioning, and client satisfaction. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years' BAS/BMS experience are required; travel may be involved.