HVAC Controls Engineer (BAS / EMS)

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

We’re hiring an HVAC Controls Engineer with a focus on Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS). This role is ideal for engineers passionate about optimizing building performance through smart technology.

Key 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

Education and Experience

• 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

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EMS platforms such as Niagara, Tridium, Honeywell
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, or similar protocols
• Background in supermarket, retail, or commercial energy systems

Travel

10% (occasional overnight travel required)

About Cbes

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT CBES?

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

We don’t just hire anyone at CBES; we’re looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework – CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

Wondering if this is the place for you to take the next step in your career? If you put clients first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, this is the place for you!

So, if you’re ready to get started, let’s go!

CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.