BMS Engineer

Piper Companies; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a BMS Engineer to design, implement, and validate Building Management System solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will support facility automation, HVAC controls, and critical utilities while ensuring GMP compliance.

The role involves developing SOOs, project documentation, and troubleshooting Metasys and Rockwell systems across AHUs/FCUs. Travel within the US is required; remote work is possible with on-site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Controls Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Johnson Controls Metasys, including configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley control platforms.
• Experience developing control strategies, Sequences of Operation, points lists, and functional specifications.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including AHUs, FCUs, and related mechanical equipment.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup activities in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of Building Management System (BMS) control systems within pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing environments.
• Develop, review, and maintain Sequences of Operation (SOOs) for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Create and maintain points lists, control narratives, and functional specifications.
• Support commissioning, qualification, startup, and validation activities for BMS-controlled equipment.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Johnson Controls Metasys and Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley systems.
• Provide technical support for Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), HVAC systems, and associated mechanical and utility equipment.
• Support the design, integration, commissioning, and ongoing operation of BMS controls for AHUs and related building automation equipment.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Validation, and Operations teams to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.

Skills

BMS/BAS experience

Controls engineering

HVAC systems knowledge

Regulated manufacturing experience

Documentation & SOPs

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a BMS Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of Building Management System (BMS) solutions within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The BMS Engineer will play a key role in supporting facility automation, HVAC control systems, and critical utility equipment while ensuring compliance with GMP and regulated manufacturing standards.

The BMS Engineer role is a long term, open ended contract and allows you to work remote with travel required.

Responsibilities of the BMS Engineer

• Support the design and implementation of Building Management System (BMS) control systems within pharmaceutical and GMP manufacturing environments.
• Develop, review, and maintain Sequences of Operation (SOOs) for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Create and maintain points lists, control narratives, and functional specifications.
• Support commissioning, qualification, startup, and validation activities for BMS-controlled equipment.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Johnson Controls Metasys and Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley systems.
• Provide technical support for Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), HVAC systems, and associated mechanical and utility equipment.
• Support the design, integration, commissioning, and ongoing operation of BMS controls for AHUs and related building automation equipment.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Validation, and Operations teams to ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.

Requirements of the BMS Engineer

• 5+ years of experience in Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Controls Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Johnson Controls Metasys, including configuration, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley control platforms.
• Experience developing control strategies, Sequences of Operation, points lists, and functional specifications.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including AHUs, FCUs, and related mechanical equipment.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup activities in regulated manufacturing environments.

Compensation for the BMS Engineer

• Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 base
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords

BMS Engineer, Building Management System, Building Automation System, BAS, Johnson Controls, JCI, Metasys, Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, HVAC Controls, HVAC Systems, Air Handling Units, AHU, Fan Coil Units, FCU, GMP, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Commissioning, Qualification, Validation, Startup, Facilities Engineering, Utility Systems, Building Controls, Control Narratives, Points Lists, Sequences of Operation, Mechanical Systems, Facility Automation

This job opens for applications on 11/6/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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