Lead Building Systems Advisor | HVAC, Controls & Analytics

Stark Tech; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Stark Tech seeks a Principal Building Systems Advisor to serve as the foremost technical expert for complex building systems, including HVAC, controls, energy analytics, and building performance. You will diagnose performance issues, guide cross-functional teams, and mentor staff to deliver innovative solutions for customers and operations.

You will validate data insights, support deployment of the Optelligent™ platform, and drive reliability, efficiency, and occupant comfort across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of highly specialized experience in building systems, HVAC, controls, or related disciplines.
• Subject matter expert in building systems performance, optimization, or intelligent building technologies.
• Experience providing technical consultation and advisory services to customers and stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as PE, CEM, CBCP, CCP, LEED, Niagara, Tridium preferred.
• Experience with BAS/BMS, Building Analytics, FDD, and Energy Monitoring.
• Strong skills in diagnostics, optimization, and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex building performance issues and translate data into actionable recommendations to improve reliability and occupant comfort.
• Provide comprehensive guidance across HVAC, controls, energy systems, and building analytics to support customers, operations, and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and validate operational data and digital insights.
• Support deployment of the Opt intelligent platform and ensure successful execution of complex projects and customer initiatives.
• Mentor technical staff and establish best practices; act as the highest level of technical escalation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to advance Stark Tech’s service offerings.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building analytics

Controls engineering

Energy management

BAS/BMS

Fault Detection & Diagnostics

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Stark Tech seeks a Principal Building Systems Advisor to serve as the foremost technical expert for complex building systems, including HVAC, controls, energy analytics, and building performance. You will diagnose performance issues, guide cross-functional teams, and mentor staff to deliver innovative solutions for customers and operations.

You will validate data insights, support deployment of the Optelligent™ platform, and drive reliability, efficiency, and occupant comfort across projects.