HVAC Controls Engineer - EMS/BAS Specialist

City FM; Burlington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) match

Leadership development

World-class training

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is hiring an HVAC Controls Engineer focused on Energy Management Systems and Building Automation across commercial and retail environments.

The role involves configuring EMS/BAS, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA integration, and remote diagnostics to optimize energy performance. Travel is expected at about 10% while collaborating with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering
• 3+ years EMS/BAS experience
• PLC/HMI programming experience
• SCADA familiarity
• IP-based remote diagnostics experience

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

Communication skills

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

IP-based diagnostics

Low-voltage design

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is hiring an HVAC Controls Engineer focused on Energy Management Systems and Building Automation across commercial and retail environments.

The role involves configuring EMS/BAS, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA integration, and remote diagnostics to optimize energy performance. Travel is expected at about 10% while collaborating with clients and contractors.