Systems Engineer - BACnet, BMS Systems

Joulea; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A sustainable technology startup in Atlanta is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to design and implement solutions for efficient energy management in commercial buildings. The role includes responsibilities such as data onboarding, BACnet point exports, and contributing to fault detection development. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have programming skills in Python and C#. This entry-level position offers a chance to work collaboratively within a dynamic team focused on optimizing building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in systems integration engineering or a similar role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C#.
• Familiarity with API development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the building data onboarding process.
• Perform BACnet exports and point scans across different BMS platforms.
• Review and interpret control sequences and drawings.
• Support automated point tagging workflows using Volttron.
• Contribute to fault detection and diagnostics development.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python

Experience with BACnet protocols

Familiarity with API development

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Joulea is a startup building a software platform that reduces energy consumption in commercial buildings. Buildings consume 40% of the total energy in the United States and emit over 10% more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector combined - vehicles, trucks, aircraft, rail and ships. A significant portion of commercial building budgets are spent and wasted on energy usage. We use the aerospace industry’s product lifecycle management principles in order to create a novel approach to apply them to commercial real estate. Joulea implements holistic, integrated optimization methods that redefine energy efficiency and reduce operating costs within commercial buildings.

We are an ATDC portfolio company backed by wemarathon with offices at ATDC in Midtown Atlanta.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integration solutions that enhance our systems' interoperability and efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow between various applications and devices. We are looking for an expert with strong coding/analytic skills, someone who can bridge simulation, building science, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the building data onboarding process, including coordinating with controls vendors and site teams to request, clarify, and validate point lists, metadata, and system information.
• Perform BACnet exports and point scans across different BMS platforms, with a clear understanding of device structures, object types, units, and system context for diverse HVAC configurations.
• Review and interpret control sequences, control drawings, and mechanical drawings to understand system intent and accurately map physical equipment to database entities.
• Support and refine automated point tagging and semantic mapping workflows using Volttron, addressing edge cases across varying HVAC system types and control strategies.
• Contribute to fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) development by helping define, implement, and validate fault rules based on onboarded building data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in systems integration engineering or a similar role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C# and experience with BACnet protocols.
• Familiarity with API development and integration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology