Principal Building Systems Advisor

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

Overview

Job Requirements The Principal Building Systems Advisor at Stark Tech serves as the foremost technical expert for complex building systems, providing comprehensive guidance across HVAC, controls, energy systems, and building analytics to support customers, operations, and engineering teams. This role involves diagnosing intricate building performance issues, conducting assessments, and translating data into actionable recommendations that enhance system reliability, efficiency, and occupant comfort. The advisor collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, validates operational data and digital insights, and supports the deployment of the Optelligent™ platform. Additionally, the position is responsible for mentoring technical staff, capturing institutional knowledge, establishing best practices, and serving as the highest level of technical escalation. The advisor also evaluates emerging technologies to advance Stark Tech’s service offerings and ensure the successful execution of complex projects and customer initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose intricate building performance issues and conduct assessments to translate data into actionable recommendations that improve reliability, efficiency, 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 the deployment of the Optelligent™ platform and ensure successful execution of complex projects and customer initiatives.
• Mentor technical staff, capture institutional knowledge, and establish best practices; act as the highest level of technical escalation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to advance Stark Tech’s service offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Building Systems Technology, or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of highly specialized experience in building systems, HVAC, controls, building automation, commissioning, energy management, facilities operations, or related technical disciplines required.
• Significant technical, industry, or thought leadership experience as a recognized subject matter expert in building systems performance, operational optimization, controls, energy systems, or intelligent building technologies required.
• Experience providing technical consultation and advisory services to customers, engineers, technicians, operational leaders, and executive stakeholders required.
• Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), LEED Accreditation, Niagara Certification, Tridium Certification, or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), Building Analytics, Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) Platforms, and Energy Monitoring.
• Strong skills in building systems diagnostics, optimization, controls, and solution development, with advanced proficiency in mechanical and electrical building infrastructure, systems integration, analytics, and energy management.

Benefits

Advance your career with Stark Tech, a leader in facilities and energy solutions. We specialize in integrating systems, providing energy-efficient equipment and services, and supporting sustainability through innovative technologies. Stark Tech offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer contributions to health savings accounts, paid time off, a 401(k) with employer match, wellness programs, and career development opportunities.