Senior BMS & SCADA Systems Engineer

M.C. Dean; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 93,840 - 140,760; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in Building Intelligence, seeks a Technical Specialist to lead the development, implementation, testing, startup, and commissioning of BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and ICS systems.

You will manage multiple integrated systems, configure communications, and ensure performance, interoperability and security across projects. Travel to customer sites may be required; the role emphasizes advanced PLC/SCADA knowledge, technical writing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, Industrial instrumentation and/or SCADA systems.
• 10+ years of experience with a High School Diploma.
• 8+ years of experience with an Associate's.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems, focusing on advanced configurable integrations.
• Perform basic TCP/IP configuration
• Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failure
• Configure Modbus Gateway devices communication protocol and ability to use applications like Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring
• Understand the vendor's manuals and configure vendor's power meter, PDU, ATS, Generators, STS, UPS, and Battery systems etc.
• Navigate through EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and retrieving of data
• Safely open, close, rack-in and rack-out of breakers for points monitoring
• Understand PLC applications to load and update projects
• Understand PLC applications to configure the communication parameters
• Prepares and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
• Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations
• Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
• Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical theories
• Basic power systems familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, text equipment, etc.
• Perform Point to Point and functional startup scrips on EPMS/BMS systems
• Manage the progress of startup and issues lists, standards and commissioning tools
• Write Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS/ICS systems
• Manage the progress of startup and issues lists in CX Allow and other commissioning tools
• Basic programming and troubleshooting skills of PLC and SCADA
• Proficient with technical writing
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics
• Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
• Good communication skills
• Willing to travel to customer sites for startups

Skills

Technical leadership

TCP/IP configuration

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma (10+ years experience)

Associate's degree (8+ years experience)

Experience-focused note: EPMS/BMS/SCADA

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Ignition

Distech

Niagara

Siemens Desigo

Eaton Foreseer

Schneider EPO

OSI

Wonderware

Job description

M.C. Dean, a leader in Building Intelligence, seeks a Technical Specialist to lead the development, implementation, testing, startup, and commissioning of BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and ICS systems.

You will manage multiple integrated systems, configure communications, and ensure performance, interoperability and security across projects. Travel to customer sites may be required; the role emphasizes advanced PLC/SCADA knowledge, technical writing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver