Building Controls Engineering Lead

The Building People; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Building Controls Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership and oversight for advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS). This senior role involves design, implementation, and lifecycle support of Tridium Niagara-based solutions, ensuring secure and scalable systems across various facilities.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate a team, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performance smart buildings, requiring 8+ years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in building automation systems engineering for commercial, institutional, or federal facilities.
• Expertise with Tridium Niagara (N4) framework and compatible platforms.
• Ability to design interoperable BAS architectures using various protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for advanced Building Automation Systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate a team of controls engineers.
• Ensure delivery of scalable and high-performance smart building systems.

Skills

Building automation systems engineering

Tridium Niagara framework

Open-protocol BAS architectures

Controls design

Commissioning and troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Cybersecurity best practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

LonWorks

Job description

The Building People, LLC has an opening for a Building Controls Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership, system architecture, and delivery oversight for advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS). This senior‑level role is responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and lifecycle support of Tridium Niagara‑based, vendor‑agnostic building controls solutions across complex facilities. The Engineering Lead will serve as a technical authority, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with customers, project managers, and subcontractors to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performance smart building systems.

In this role, the Engineering Lead will lead and coordinate a team of controls engineers and specialists, providing technical direction, mentoring, and quality assurance to deliver consistent, high‑performance solutions across a diverse federal and commercial portfolio. The position serves as a technical authority and primary escalation point, partnering closely with customers, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant smart building systems are delivered on time and within scope.

Required Experience & Skills

• Senior‑level experience (typically 8+ years) in building automation systems engineering for commercial, institutional, or federal facilities
• Demonstrated expertise with Tridium Niagara (N4) framework and Niagara‑compatible platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, JCI, Distech, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to design open‑protocol, interoperable BAS architectures using BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP‑based networks
• Experience leading controls design efforts, including sequences of operation, points lists, drawings, submittals, and system integration
• Strong commissioning and troubleshooting background for large‑scale BAS deployments
• Ability to act as technical lead on projects, providing guidance to engineers, programmers, and technicians
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for OT and BAS environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including customer‑facing technical presentations

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Niagara certification(s) (e.g., N4 Technical Certification)
• Experience supporting federal, DoD, or mission‑critical facilities
• Integration experience with energy management, metering, fault detection/diagnostics (FDD), and analytics platforms
• Exposure to smart building, IoT, and enterprise integration initiatives
• Prior experience with project lifecycle support from design through operations and sustainment
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and guidelines (ASHRAE, UFC, etc.)

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Professional certifications related to BAS, controls, or energy systems

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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