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Systems Engineer - Controls & Building Maintenance…
- Amentum (Philadelphia, PA)
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Our Digital Infrastructure Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer - Controls and BMS to join our Digital Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for the design, engineering, deployment, and troubleshooting of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Control Systems in high-availability environments such as data centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and IT integration, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and Engineering:
o Develop and review BMS and control system designs for new construction and retrofit projects.
o Specify control strategies, sequences of operation, and integration requirements for HVAC, electrical, and other building systems.
o Collaborate with end users, MEP engineers, contractors and project team to ensure system compatibility and performance.
• Deployment and Commissioning:
o Oversee installation and commissioning of BMS and control systems.
o Validate system functionality through testing and performance verification.
o Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and internal specifications.
• Integration and Optimization:
o Integrate BMS with other building systems (e.g., fire alarm, security, power monitoring).
o Diagnose and resolve system faults, alarms, and performance issues.
o Implement system optimizations and opportunities for improvement.
• Documentation and Training:
o Create and maintain system documentation, including schematics, control diagrams, O&M manuals, reports etc.
o Train internal staff and contractors on system operation and best practices.
Our health and welfare benefit are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. Salary offer is geographic dependent.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
+ 3-7 years of experience in BMS/ controls engineering, preferably in mission-critical environments.
+ Proficiency with BMS platforms (e.g., Schneider Electric, Niagara, Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls).
+ Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, and control theory.
+ Experience with networking, protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks ), and system integration.
+ Familiarity with commissioning processes and tools ( Cx , TAB, etc.).
+ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
+ Must be able to work for any US employer without visa sponshorship .
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience with data center or mission critical infrastructure.
+ Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for control systems.
+ Familiarity with scripting or programming for automation and analytics.
Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and work at heights.
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