BMS/Smart Building Engineer II - IV

As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical smart, and mission-critical buildings that include sustainably designed high performance mechanical and electrical systems. We are currently seeking a performance-driven, highly motivated BMS/Smart Building Engineer /Consultant II- IV for either our Richmond, VA or Chicago, IL office. Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. The ideal candidate will have the diverse experience required to bring intelligent and sustainable facilities to life including but not limited to understanding “future-enabling” trends toward converged networks and IoT technology to promote occupant wellness. This role will collaborate with the national ICT/BMS team to grow local Syska services by seeking new business opportunities and leveraging the firm’s holistic smart technology-centric competitive edge. Job Responsibilities: As a mid-level BMS Engineer your role will be to build controls designs and support project execution on assigned projects under the supervision of a BMS design lead. You will be responsible for preparing controls design drawings and integrated systems specifications for Aviation, Critical Facilities, Financial, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Light Industry, and various other markets in which the firm is active within. The position might require travel to sites throughout the US and provide the opportunity to interface directly with internal clients at other Syska offices and client personnel at state-of-the-art facilities. Additional Responsibilities: • Preparing BMS drawings, sequencing of operations, and specifications and performing system design calculations. • Assisting in selecting equipment for use in building systems and writing reports. • Project execution support including reviewing submittal and RFIs. • Attending project meetings while interfacing with clients and contractors. • Interfacing with internal PICs, PMs, site leaders, and practice area leaders. • Closely work with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing project design team. Job Requirements: We are looking for a BMS Engineer/Consultant who can work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating ownership and accountability of deliverables and the ability to foresee challenges. To succeed in this role, your technical expertise must be complimented by self-motivation, relationship building skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have some experience in HVAC or BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM/SCADA systems design, implementation, and operations. Additional requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering preferred • 18 months to 7+ years' experience working in HVAC controls industry as a consultant or contractor, or HVAC engineer • Knowledge of HVAC/electrical instrumentation design and building control sequence of operations • Knowledge of building IT infrastructure • Effective team player: the ability to work independently or in a team environment • Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Candidate with good communication skills and recent industry publications (Presentations, Webinars, Trade Publications), a plus • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) a plus but not a requirement • Active involvement with ASHRAE, C