Building Automation Engineer – Lab & Critical Environments

The Scripps Research Institute

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 116,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Vacation and sick leave

On-site parking

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute is seeking a Building Automation Specialist to install, program, maintain, and repair building automation and environmental controls across the La Jolla campus. The role serves as the technical resource for controls diagnostics, system optimization, and energy performance within laboratory, vivarium, and general campus spaces.

Applicants should have at least four years of related experience, strong knowledge of DDC and BACnet/Modbus networks, and familiarity with

Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or equivalent; completion of an approved building automation/HVAC controls program; associate degree or related certification preferred.
Minimum 4 years of directly related experience with commercial or institutional building automation and DDC systems.
Experience with market-leading platforms is strongly preferred: Siemens APOGEE/Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the building management system (BMS) and DDC systems across labs, vivarium, and campus facilities.
Develop, test, and document control sequences for AHUs, fans, VAVs, fume hoods, chillers, boilers, pumps, and VFDs.
Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot field devices and sensors; verify operation after installation.
Troubleshoot system faults and coordinate corrective actions with HVAC mechanics and electricians.
Monitor critical environments and manage alarm notification for research spaces.