Building Automation Specialist - Aviation

Bowman Engineering & Consulting (BEC); Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman Engineering & Consulting (BEC) in Flower Mound, Texas is seeking a Building Automation Specialist (BAS) Engineer to lead the planning and design of Building Automation Systems for airport facilities. You'll work closely with engineering teams and contractors to optimize automation efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in BAS or related fields, especially in large commercial or aviation facilities. Responsibilities include developing design solutions and coordinating project requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) or related field.
• Experience designing BAS systems for large commercial or transportation facilities.
• Knowledge in HVAC controls and energy management systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project scope and develop BAS design solutions.
• Design and integrate BAS and energy management systems.
• Coordinate BAS requirements with MEP disciplines.

Skills

BAS design solutions

HVAC controls

Energy management systems

Controls Engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens Desigo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Tridium Niagara

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Honeywell

Job description

The Building Automation Specialist (BAS) Engineer - Aviation is responsible for the planning, design, integration, commissioning, and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) supporting airport and aviation facilities. This position works closely with airport owners, facility operators, engineering teams, contractors, and technology vendors to develop and maintain efficient, reliable, and secure building systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze project scope and develop BAS design solutions for aviation and transportation facilities.
• Design, specify, and integrate BAS, HVAC controls, lighting controls, utility monitoring systems, and energy management systems.
• Develop control narratives, sequences of operation, system architecture diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate BAS requirements with mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and technology disciplines.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, control system programming, and equipment selections.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot BAS performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and taxing authorities through coordination with external tax firm.
• Evaluate existing building systems and provide recommendations for upgrades, modernization, and operational improvements.
• Support construction administration activities including Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, field observations, and quality assurance reviews.
• Gather and analyze facility performance data to identify opportunities for energy savings and operational efficiencies.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, and client presentations.
• Coordinate with airport operations personnel to minimize disruptions during implementation activities.
• Attend project meetings, conduct site visits, and provide technical guidance to clients and project teams.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Controls Engineering, Facility Automation, or related field.
• Experience designing or supporting BAS systems for large commercial, institutional, transportation, or aviation facilities.
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Tridium Niagara, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Honeywell, Automated Logic, or similar platforms.
• Experience with HVAC controls, energy management systems, and MEP system integration required.
• Experience with airport facilities, transportation infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities preferred.