BMS/FMS Engineering Support Specialist

Piper Companies; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 75,768 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Sick leave as required by law

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to global project teams

Job summary

Piper Companies in Clayton, North Carolina, seeks a BMS/FMS Engineering Support Specialist to support building and facility management system projects, coordinate with vendors, and ensure standards compliance. You will work with local and global teams to deliver high-impact automation projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and experience with BMS/FMS, with strong change management and risk mitigation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Facility Management Systems (FMS).
• Ability to coordinate with equipment vendors and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration across local and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with local and global project teams to ensure BMS/FMS designs meet standards and requirements.
• Develop interface agreements and align technical requirements with vendors.
• Plan, schedule, and execute activities to meet project milestones.
• Support project budgets through timely task delivery.
• Maintain BMS/FMS automation standards and best practices.
• Serve as SME for BMS/FMS and provide training to staff.
• Drive risk management and follow change control processes.

Skills

BMS/FMS experience

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a BMS/FMS Engineering Support Specialist to support a leading engineering and manufacturing organization in Clayton, North Carolina. This role will focus on Building Management System (BMS) and Facility Management System (FMS) project execution, technical coordination, standards compliance, and vendor integration activities. The BMS/FMS Engineering Support Specialist will collaborate with local and global project teams to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining compliance with automation standards, quality requirements, and change management processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with experience in automation systems, facilities management, or building management systems who enjoys working in a cross-functional project environment and serving as a technical subject matter expert.

Responsibilities of the BMS/FMS Engineering Support Specialist:

• Partner with local and global project teams to ensure BMS/FMS designs comply with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Develop interface agreements and align technical requirements with equipment vendors and project stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule, and execute assigned activities in accordance with project timelines and milestones.
• Support project budget management through timely execution of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Maintain and support BMS/FMS automation standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Complete assigned training and professional development activities within required timelines.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BMS/FMS systems and provide training and guidance to relevant personnel.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional project resources to drive project execution and successful outcomes.
• Execute work with a quality-focused mindset that emphasizes risk management and mitigation.
• Follow and support established change management processes and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and compliance requirements while performing assigned duties.
• Perform additional responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned.

Qualifications of the BMS/FMS Engineering Support Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Facilities Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience supporting Building Management Systems (BMS), Facility Management Systems (FMS), automation systems, or related engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of engineering project execution, system integration, and vendor coordination.
• Understanding of automation standards, specifications, and lifecycle management practices.
• Experience working within regulated, quality-driven, or highly controlled environments preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across local and global teams.
• Experience supporting risk management and change control processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits for the BMS/FMS Engineering Support Specialist:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, with average from $55-$80/hr
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and sick leave as required by law
• Opportunity to support high-impact automation and facilities projects within a collaborative engineering environment.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to global project teams.

Key Words:

BMS Engineer, FMS Engineer, Building Management System, Facility Management System, Building Automation Systems, BAS, Facilities Automation, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Engineering Support, Project Engineering, Vendor Management, System Integration, Change Management, Risk Management, Facility Engineering, Automation Standards, Compliance, SME, Subject Matter Expert

Applications for this role will be accepted for at least 30 days after the publication date (07/31)

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