BMS Engineer - 176741 - 177197

Piper Companies; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

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 requires you to work onsite in Allentown, PA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BMS/BAS, controls, or automation engineering.
• Hands-on Metasys configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement BMS controls for pharmaceutical facilities.
• 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 systems.
• Provide technical support for AHUs, FCUs, HVAC systems, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Validation, and Operations teams to meet performance and compliance requirements.

Skills

BMS experience

HVAC control

GMP compliance

Automation engineering

SOO development

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Rockwell/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 requires you to work onsite in Allentown, PA.

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 10/26/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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