EMS/BAS Controls Engineer for Retail HVAC

city; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBES is seeking an EMS Design Engineer to design, coordinate, and commission EMS/BAS for new construction, remodels, and retrofits in commercial retail environments. The role supports refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, leak detection, and other building systems by developing control system designs and integration plans.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of building automation, energy management, refrigeration and HVAC systems, and electrical design coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• 2+ years in EMS, BAS, HVAC controls, or building controls engineering.
• Experience with commercial or retail facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop EMS and BAS design packages for refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, leak detection, and other building systems.
• Create and maintain control schematics, points lists, control narratives, sequences of operation, equipment integration requirements, and electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate EMS and electrical designs with Energy Management, Store Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams.
• Support new store, remodel, and retrofit projects, including evaluation of existing systems and development of upgrade recommendations.
• Conduct field assessments, due diligence surveys, and site evaluations to verify conditions and support design decisions.
• Review engineering drawings, equipment submittals, control system designs, equipment requisitions, and project documentation.
• Commission and validate EMS control systems after installation, including testing and performance validation.
• Troubleshoot EMS, BAS, refrigeration, HVAC, and control issues and provide technical support to stakeholders.
• Use remote monitoring and IP-based tools to support diagnostics across multiple sites.
• Support Project Managers to maintain schedules and ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with contractors, controls vendors, and commissioning teams during installation and turnover.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, system reliability, and lifecycle management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

CBES is seeking an EMS Design Engineer to design, coordinate, and commission EMS/BAS for new construction, remodels, and retrofits in commercial retail environments. The role supports refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, leak detection, and other building systems by developing control system designs and integration plans.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of building automation, energy management, refrigeration and HVAC systems, and electrical design coordination.