Engineering Manager - Data centers
Location: Fully Remote (USA)
Industry: Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Building Management Systems (BMS)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a rapidly growing Building Automation company seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of BAS Design Engineers delivering projects across the United States. This is a fully remote position offering the opportunity to work on large-scale commercial, mission-critical, healthcare, industrial, and data center projects while helping shape engineering standards and processes across the business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Building Automation, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive engineering excellence while supporting project delivery teams nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of BAS Design Engineers and technical specialists.
- Oversee the engineering and design of Building Automation and Controls projects from concept through execution.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, drawing practices, and quality control procedures.
- Support project teams with technical guidance, system architecture, controller selection, and network design.
- Review control sequences, points lists, submittals, shop drawings, and system design documentation.
- Collaborate with operations, project management, sales, and field teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Drive consistency across engineering deliverables and continuously improve workflows and processes.
- Assist with resource planning, workload balancing, and hiring initiatives within the engineering team.
- Support value engineering efforts and identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
- Stay current on industry standards, emerging technologies, and BAS platforms.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of Building Automation, Controls, or BMS engineering experience.
- 3+ years of leadership or management experience within a BAS engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, control sequences, DDC controls, and system integration.
- Experience reviewing and approving control drawings, submittals, and engineering packages.
- Ability to lead remote engineering teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with one or more of the following platforms:
- Tridium Niagara
- Siemens Desigo
- Johnson Controls Metasys
- Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
- Automated Logic (ALC)
- Distech Controls
- Delta Controls
Additional experience with:
- Data Centers and Mission Critical Facilities
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Higher Education Campuses
- Industrial Facilities
- SCADA and Energy Management Systems
What We Offer
- Fully Remote Work Environment
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Career Growth and Leadership Development Opportunities
- Opportunity to influence and build a growing engineering organization
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