Building Automation & Controls Engineer

Vertiv Corporation; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The BMS Engineer at Vertiv is responsible for the design and execution of temperature control and automation systems, including PLC- and SCADA-based solutions for HVAC, access control, lighting, CCTV, and industrial automation. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver complete design packages, and take ownership of projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities include developing system layouts, PLC architectures, and HMI/SCADA applications; preparing

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience designing control systems for commercial HVAC and/or industrial automation applications.
• Hands-on experience with PLC hardware selection, configuration, and programming using ladder logic, function block, and/or structured text.
• Experience developing and configuring SCADA/HMI systems, including alarms, trends, and operator interfaces.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents.
• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Responsibilities

• Develop system layouts and controls designs based on construction documents and project specifications.
• Design PLC architectures, control panel layouts, power distribution, network topology, and I/O assignments.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs and SCADA/HMI applications for monitoring, control, alarming, and data acquisition.
• Prepare engineering design submittals, as-built drawings, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation.
• Obtain equipment cut sheets and coordinate the submittal process, including assembly of O&M packages.
• Ensure all designs comply with contract drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Select appropriate control devices and instrumentation in accordance with defined application and specification requirements.
• Develop custom control and HMI graphics for integration into building automation systems and SCADA platforms.
• Support system commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities in coordination with project teams.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Industrial networking

Project leadership

Written/verbal communication

Education

Two- or four-year degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA platforms

PLC platforms

Job description

The BMS Engineer at Vertiv is responsible for the design and execution of temperature control and automation systems, including PLC- and SCADA-based solutions for HVAC, access control, lighting, CCTV, and industrial automation. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver complete design packages, and take ownership of projects from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities include developing system layouts, PLC architectures, and HMI/SCADA applications; preparing