EMS/BAS Controls Engineer - Build Energy-Efficient Buildings

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting

Company match

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer focused on Energy Management Systems and Building Automation. You design and configure BAS/EMS for HVAC, lighting, and related systems across commercial environments, with PLC/HMI development and remote diagnostics.

The role requires 3+ years in EMS/BAS, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA familiarity, and strong documentation skills. Travel about 10% is expected, with collaboration across engineers and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• 3+ years’ EMS/BAS or building controls experience.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and controls integration.
• Familiarity with SCADA, I/O logic, and low-voltage control design.
• Experience with remote diagnostics via IP-based tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Exposure to HVAC, refrigeration, or lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Building Automation and EMS for HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection.
• Develop process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, control schematics, and docs.
• Program and implement PLC/HMI logic to manage I/O (sensors, valves, relays).
• Monitor system performance to identify issues and improve energy efficiency.
• Use IP-based remote access tools to diagnose and support sites.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients on implementation.
• Conduct site reviews and support preventive maintenance and lifecycle improvements.
• Assist in upgrades, expansions, and retrofits for scalability.

Skills

EMS/BAS experience

PLC/HMI programming

SCADA systems

IP-based remote diagnostics

Communication & documentation

HVAC/building systems exposure

Education

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

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer focused on Energy Management Systems and Building Automation. You design and configure BAS/EMS for HVAC, lighting, and related systems across commercial environments, with PLC/HMI development and remote diagnostics.

The role requires 3+ years in EMS/BAS, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA familiarity, and strong documentation skills. Travel about 10% is expected, with collaboration across engineers and clients.