BMS/Smart Building Engineer - Senior

About the Role

As the lead BMS consultant, you will build and manage a staff, coordinate all instrumentation and controls support activities, and ensure internal and external client satisfaction. You will oversee the preparation of controls design drawings and integrated systems specifications for sectors including aviation, critical facilities, finance, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, and may travel to project sites across the U.S. • Prepare drawings, specifications and perform system design calculations • Select equipment for building systems and write reports • Assist clients with vendor selection, leveling, and procurement of best‑of‑breed solutions • Attend project meetings and interface with clients and contractors • Coordinate with internal PICs, project managers, site leaders, and practice area leaders • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design teams • Manage quality control and resource allocation • Support business development and client relationship management • Oversee financial management of assigned projects • Develop and maintain up‑to‑date BMS processes and standards • Manage performance of direct team reports • Partner with leadership on hiring activities

Key Responsibilities

• ▸controls design
• ▸system calculations
• ▸equipment selection
• ▸bms standards
• ▸instrumentation coordination
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will bring diverse experience to create intelligent and sustainable facilities, staying abreast of future‑enabling trends such as converged networks and IoT technologies that promote occupant wellness. This role will partner with the national ICT team to expand local Syska services, pursue new business opportunities, and leverage the firm’s smart‑technology‑centric competitive edge. Successful candidates must combine deep technical expertise with self‑motivation, strong relationship‑building, and effective communication skills to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Experience in BMS, EPMS, DCIM, or SCADA system design, implementation, and operations is essential. A bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred, and at least seven years of experience in the HVAC controls industry—whether as a consultant, contractor, or engineer with design responsibilities—are required. Candidates should possess thorough knowledge of HVAC/electrical instrumentation, building control sequences, building IT infrastructure, low‑voltage technologies, lighting control, fire alarm systems, and smart‑building convergence. Additional qualifications include familiarity with building analytical software platforms and energy‑conservation analytics, strong organizational abilities, the capacity to manage multiple tasks, and effective teamwork. Professional certifications such as a PE, and active involvement with organizations like ASHRAE or CABA, are considered a plus. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred • 7+ years experience in HVAC controls as consultant, contractor, or engineer with design responsibilities • Thorough knowledge of HVAC/electrical instrumentation design and building control sequences • Understanding of building IT infrastructure and low‑voltage technologies including lighting and fire alarm systems • Knowledge of smart building technology convergence and low‑voltage sub‑system integration for IT and OT networks • Familiarity with building analytical software platforms, rules, formulas, and dashboards for anomaly detection and energy conservation • Effective team player with ability to work independently or collaboratively • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Strong communication skills; recent industry publications or presentations a plus • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) credential a plus • Active involvement with ASHRAE, CABA, or similar professional organizations a plus

Requirements

• ▸hvac controls
• ▸bms
• ▸scada
• ▸building analytics
• ▸pe
• ▸7+ years

Benefits

Syska offers a collaborative culture with a flexible benefits package that reflects respect for employees’ contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, professional development courses and bonuses, employee resource groups, generous PTO, transit/parking stipend, and half‑day remote work on Fridays. Compensation is competitive and varies by location, with salary ranges from $93,039 to $151,860 USD nationwide, and specific ranges for New York ($106,568–$151,860), California ($95,911–$155,845), and Chicago ($95,911–$143,867). • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching • Training and professional development courses • Professional development incentive bonuses • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups • Competitive paid time off (PTO) policy • Transit/parking employer stipend • Half‑day work‑from‑home on Fridays year‑round

Work Environment

Hybrid