BMS/FMS Engineer - 171344

Piper Companies; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days a week

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a BMS/FMS Engineer to support a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion in Clayton, North Carolina. This onsite, long-term contract role requires 100% onsite presence and will contribute to critical building automation and facility monitoring initiatives within a GMP environment.

Responsibilities include review and approval of validation-related documentation, coordination with vendors and engineers, and system configuration across BMS/FMS platforms such as

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in validation, commissioning documentation, qualification, or related regulated-industry engineering activities, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, GxP principles, GMP compliance requirements, and regulated facility operations.
• Interpret P&IDs, control narratives, functional specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Hands-on understanding of building automation technologies including controller configuration, networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and firewall concepts.
• Experience with BMS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or similar; greenfield project exposure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review, verification, and approval of automation, commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation for BMS and FMS.
• Support GMP-compliant validation activities and ensure documentation aligns with standards.
• Coordinate with automation vendors, engineering, quality groups, and project stakeholders to facilitate testing and readiness.
• Assist with system configuration tasks including user management, platform setup, controller integration, and environment testing.
• Provide project coordination through progress reporting and stakeholder communications.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

GxP compliance

P&IDs interpretation

Control narratives & specs

BMS platforms (Siemens/JCI)

IP addressing & firewalls

Vendor coordination

Tools

Siemens BMS

Johnson Controls BMS

Schneider Electric BMS

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a BMS/FMS Engineer to support a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion in Clayton, North Carolina. This BMS/FMS Engineer opportunity is a long-term contract position requiring 100% onsite presence, five days per week, and offers the chance to contribute to critical building automation and facility monitoring initiatives within a highly regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive review, verification, and approval of automation, commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation associated with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Facility Monitoring Systems (FMS).
• Support GMP-compliant validation activities, ensuring documentation aligns with project standards, regulatory requirements, and operational expectations.
• Coordinate with automation vendors, engineering teams, quality groups, and project stakeholders to facilitate testing, issue resolution, and system readiness activities.
• Assist with system configuration tasks including user management, platform setup, controller integration, and environment testing across BMS and FMS applications.
• Provide project coordination support through progress reporting, documentation tracking, stakeholder communications, and cross-functional meeting participation.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in validation, commissioning documentation, qualification, or related regulated-industry engineering activities, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, GxP principles, GMP compliance requirements, and regulated facility operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret P&IDs, control narratives, functional specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Hands‑on technical understanding of building automation technologies including controller configuration, networking fundamentals, IP addressing, and firewall concepts.
• Experience working with leading BMS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or similar automation technologies; greenfield project exposure is beneficial but not required.

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000 - $185,000 annually

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

Location: Clayton, NC (Onsite 5 Days per Week)

Position Type: Long-Term Contract

Posting Date: 08/07/2026

Apply By Date: 09/07/2026

Keywords

BMS, FMS, Building Management System, Facility Monitoring System, HVAC, GMP, GxP, Validation, Qualification, Commissioning, CQV, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, Building Automation, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Controller Configuration, IP Addressing, Firewalls, Network Infrastructure, P&ID, Sequence of Operations, Environmental Monitoring, Facilities Engineering, Process Automation, User Access Management, Documentation Review, Protocol Approval, Regulatory Compliance, FDA, Life Sciences, Greenfield Projects, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Communication, SCADA, BAS, Testing, Commissioning Documentation, Engineering Support

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