BMS Engineer

Piper Companies; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a BMS Engineer to support building management and facility monitoring systems within a regulated GMP environment in Clayton, NC. The one-year contract focuses on validation activities, technical documentation review, and coordination with internal teams and vendors for large-scale facility operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing validation protocols, supporting qualification efforts, and configuring building management systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of validation, commissioning, or technical documentation experience in regulated manufacturing.
• HVAC, GMP, GxP knowledge and interpretation of P&IDs/operational sequences.
• Experience with building automation systems: controller config, IP addressing, networking, firewall awareness.
• Familiarity with major BMS technologies such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve validation protocols, commissioning docs, and technical records for BMS/FMS platforms.
• Support qualification and compliance in GMP environments and ensure quality standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, project teams, and stakeholders for testing, implementation, and issue resolution.
• Assist with user administration, controller configuration, and platform setup for building automation and facility monitoring systems.
• Provide project updates, track deliverables, and maintain cross-functional communication to support project execution.

Skills

Validation experience

Technical documentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

BMS platforms

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a BMS Engineer to join an industry-leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for a one-year contract position in Clayton, NC. The BMS Engineer will support building management and facility monitoring systems within a highly regulated GMP environment, focusing on validation activities, technical documentation review, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors across large-scale facility operations.

Responsibilities of the BMS Engineer include:

• Review, evaluate, and approve validation protocols, commissioning documents, and technical records related to BMS and FMS platforms.
• Support qualification and compliance efforts within regulated manufacturing environments, ensuring adherence to GMP and quality standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, project teams, and key stakeholders to support system testing, implementation activities, and issue resolution.
• Assist with user administration, controller configuration, and platform setup activities for building automation and facility monitoring systems.
• Provide project updates, track deliverables, and maintain communication across multiple functional groups to support successful project execution.

Qualifications for the BMS Engineer include:

• 2+ years of experience in validation, commissioning, or technical documentation within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, GMP, GxP requirements, and the interpretation of P&IDs and operational sequence documentation.
• Experience supporting building automation systems, including controller configuration, IP addressing, networking fundamentals, and firewall awareness.
• Familiarity with major BMS technologies such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, or similar building automation platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Compensation for the BMS Engineer:

• Salary Range: $60-$85 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K.

Keywords: BMS, FMS, Building Management System, Facility Monitoring System, Operational Technology, OT, Industrial Networking, TCP/IP, Modbus, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Support, IDF Rooms, Structured Cabling, Field Service Technician, Controls Systems, Network Configuration, Firewall Management, Subnetting, Controller Configuration, Building Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Data Collection Systems, Server Support, Network Connectivity, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Vendor Management, Technical Support, Project Support, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Facilities Technology, LAN/WAN, Switches, Routing, Troubleshooting, Automation Systems, Infrastructure Operations, OT Networking.

This job opens for applications on 8/07/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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