BMS / EMS Engineer

EMCOR Facilities Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services is seeking a Building Management System (BMS) Engineer to manage and optimize facility automation, HVAC, electrical, and utility systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operation and continuous improvement of building controls across commercial environments.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, system analytics, and energy efficiency, with coordination of contractors and vendors for projects and turnover.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Building Automation or related field.
• Experience with BMS/EMS and facility automation systems.
• Valid driver’s license and relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and maintain BMS/EMS and related systems to ensure continuous HVAC and utility operations.
• Coordinate system startups, commissioning, and verification of field devices and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and communication issues; provide on-site and remote support.

Skills

Building Automation Systems

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Networking fundamentals

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Building Automation

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Siemens Desigo

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Honeywell EBI

Tridium Niagara

Automated Logic

Distech Controls

Job description

We manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance to energy‑efficiency upgrades and supplier‑managed interior and exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

The Building Management System (BMS) Engineer is responsible for the administration, operation, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and associated facility control systems. This role ensures reliable and efficient operation of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and utility systems through effective monitoring, troubleshooting, commissioning, programming support, and system optimization.

The BMS Engineer serves as the technical subject matter expert for building automation technologies, working closely with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, IT, contractors, and vendors to maintain system reliability, improve energy efficiency, and support capital projects. The position requires a strong understanding of facility operations, building controls, networking fundamentals, and MEP systems within commercial, laboratory, life sciences, healthcare, or institutional environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Building Automation System Operations: Monitor, operate, and maintain BMS, EMS, and related facility automation platforms. Ensure continuous operation of HVAC, electrical, utility, and environmental control systems through effective monitoring and system management. Analyze system data, trends, and performance metrics to identify operational issues and optimization opportunities. Maintain system reliability while minimizing downtime and service disruptions.

System Commissioning & Startup: Oversee hardware installation activities performed by contractors and controls technicians. Coordinate system startup, commissioning, and point‑to‑point verification of field devices and control systems. Conduct functional performance testing to verify system operation and project requirements. Support turnover and handover activities from construction or project teams to facility operations. Develop and deliver end‑user training, operating procedures, and system documentation.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Diagnose and resolve BMS hardware, software, network, and communication issues. Investigate control system alarms, trending abnormalities, and intermittent operational problems. Provide on‑site and remote technical support for facility automation systems. Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability. Coordinate support activities with equipment vendors, controls contractors, and technology providers.

Preventive Maintenance & System Administration: Perform routine maintenance of BMS servers, workstations, field controllers, databases, and network‑connected devices. Implement software updates, security patches, firmware upgrades, and system enhancements. Maintain backup procedures, disaster recovery processes, and system performance monitoring practices. Ensure system components remain current, supported, and operational.

Energy Management & Optimization: Monitor facility energy consumption and equipment performance through BMS analytics and reporting tools. Identify opportunities for energy conservation, demand reduction, and operational efficiency improvements. Optimize control sequences, schedules, setpoints, and equipment operating strategies. Support sustainability initiatives and energy reduction goals. Develop reporting and dashboards to track system performance and energy metrics.

Alarm Management & Performance Monitoring: Configure and maintain alarm management systems and notification protocols. Establish alarm response procedures, escalation paths, and resolution workflows. Monitor alarm activity and ensure timely response to critical building conditions. Track recurring alarms and implement corrective actions to reduce nuisance events. Support operational teams during emergency events or critical system failures.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and current documentation including control drawings and network diagrams, sequence of operations, as‑built documentation, equipment databases, system configurations, change‑management records, operating procedures, and system configuration records and version control processes. Ensure compliance with organizational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. Support internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Facilities Operations, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, IT and Network Teams, Project Managers, EHS Professionals, Contractors, and Vendors. Coordinate activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. Provide technical consultation and recommendations regarding building controls and automation strategies.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Building Automation, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Systems, Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Additional technical training in building controls, HVAC systems, networking, or automation systems preferred.

Business Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience supporting Building Management Systems, facility automation systems, or commercial building operations.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Experience within commercial office, life science, healthcare, higher education, industrial, or laboratory facilities preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

• Building automation, controls, HVAC, electrical, or automation certifications preferred.
• MEP‑related certifications and/or equivalent technical training.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, understand, and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and work orders.

Ability to prepare routine reports, maintenance documentation, and professional correspondence.

Ability to effectively communicate with customers, coworkers, and management.

Ability to calculate measurements, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply basic algebraic and geometric concepts to maintenance and repair activities.

Ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables in environments with limited standardization.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

• Experience supporting major BMS platforms such as Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens, Desigo, Schneider Electric, EcoStruxure, Honeywell EBI, Tridium Niagara, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, and Distech Controls.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.