HVAC Controls Engineer (BAS / EMS)

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

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Design and configure control systems that automate and monitor HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection systems across commercial and retail environments. Work includes PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA integration, and IP-based remote diagnostics.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 forstarters. 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!

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