EMS/BAS Controls Engineer — Optimize Building Energy

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with match

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer focused on Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to optimize building performance with smart technologies. You will design and configure EMS/BAS for HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection, and develop detailed schematics and documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering and 3+ years in EMS/BAS, PLC/HMI programming, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in EMS, BAS, or building controls engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and controls integration.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, 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 Energy Management Systems (EMS) for HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection
• Develop process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, control schematics, and technical documentation
• Program and implement PLC/HMI control logic to manage I/O (temperature sensors, valves, relays)
• Monitor, test, and analyze system performance to identify issues and improve energy efficiency
• Utilize IP-based remote access tools to diagnose and support building systems across multiple sites
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure successful system implementation
• Conduct site reviews and support preventative maintenance (PM) and lifecycle improvement strategies
• Assist in upgrades, expansions, and retrofits to improve system scalability and reliability

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

SCADA systems

IP-based remote diagnostics

Building automation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Niagara

Tridium

Honeywell

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer focused on Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to optimize building performance with smart technologies. You will design and configure EMS/BAS for HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection, and develop detailed schematics and documentation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering and 3+ years in EMS/BAS, PLC/HMI programming, and