Senior Building Automation & Energy Optimization Engineer

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 139,360; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Sr. Building Automation Controls Engineer (HVAC) to lead operation and maintenance of BAS, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide a team to optimize energy use.

You will coordinate projects, train staff on Metasys BAS, review system designs, and monitor CMMS and energy programs while ensuring safety and reliability across the campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 4+ years experience or an associate's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with building automation systems operation and maintenance, preferred.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid flow and the application of mechanical devices used for ventilation, steam, chilled water, hot water, and humidification.

Responsibilities

• Act on all problems, emergencies and other matters affecting the building automation systems; Suspend activities when undue risk to health, safety, or the environment is identified.
• Provide recommendation on equipment/systems operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability.
• Review designs and perform project management responsibilities for building automation systems modifications, additions, and expansions.
• Ensure all building automation system monitoring, operations and maintenance complies with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Train and guide team members around complex activities within own area and address escalations/ deviations.
• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of all building automation systems (BAS). Keep Utilities and Facilities Managers informed of abnormal conditions.
• Act as liaison among FOM, contractors, and building tenants to minimize service disruptions. Develop and recommend preventive maintenance procedures for BAS.
• Coordinate and schedule operational tests, inspections, and maintenance of BAS by in-house and contractor personnel. Supervise designated staff to complete required activities.
• Monitor and evaluate CMMS effectiveness for BAS maintenance. Ensure preventive maintenance tasks and work orders are properly entered, scheduled, and completed.
• Coordinate with design firms, oversee construction activities, and support contract development. Ensure high-quality training and commissioning for new systems.
• Conduct technical assessments to enhance operations and support the BAS Master Plan. Convert Metasys files to graphical formats, train staff on updated platforms, identify new monitoring opportunities, and implement energy-saving initiatives through system optimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Building automation

Metasys BAS experience

Team leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Associate's degree acceptable with experience

Tools

Metasys Building Automation System

CMMS software

MS Office

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Sr. Building Automation Controls Engineer (HVAC) to lead operation and maintenance of BAS, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide a team to optimize energy use.

You will coordinate projects, train staff on Metasys BAS, review system designs, and monitor CMMS and energy programs while ensuring safety and reliability across the campus.