Senior Building Management Systems Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Consultant, Senior Building Management Systems Electrical Engineer, Construction

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Summary

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Our client, a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Senior Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Engineer. Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering or higher, the Senior Building Management Systems (BMS)and Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership and project engineering for electrical infrastructure, building automation, instrumentation, and controls supporting client facilities.

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The engineer oversees assigned systems and multidisciplinary capital projects from feasibility and scope development through design, bidding, construction, commissioning, acceptance, and closeout for research laboratories, vivarium, pilot-scale manufacturing, office, amenity, and central infrastructure spaces.

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Working with Project Management, Facilities Operations, EHS, IT, end users, consultants, and contractors, the engineer defines technical requirements, reviews design and installation quality, resolves field issues, and supports reliable system operation, energy efficiency, and compliance with applicable requirements.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead electrical and BMS project engineering from concept through closeout; develop scopes, estimates, schedules, and technical requirements with Project Management for renovations, fit-outs, infrastructure upgrades, and new construction.
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• Document Owner’s Project Requirements with Engineering, Facilities Operations, EHS, IT, and end users; assess existing electrical and controls systems, capacity, reliability, integration needs, and project risks.
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• Oversee consultant design and technical reviews of electrical distribution, emergency and standby power, generators, UPS systems, lighting, grounding, equipment power connections, and interfaces with fire alarm and other building systems.
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• Oversee BMS and HVAC controls design and integration, including sequences of operation, instrumentation, control diagrams, points lists, alarms, trends, graphics, and communications interfaces; coordinate network and access requirements with IT and system owners.
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• Develop technical scopes and specifications for consultant, contractor, equipment, and commissioning procurements; request and evaluate proposals, level bids, and support Procurement and Project Management in contract awards.
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• Review Basis of Design documents, drawings, specifications, equipment selections, shop drawings, submittals, and RFI responses for alignment with project requirements, applicable codes, and client standards; coordinate electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety interfaces.
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• Coordinate consultants, contractors, electricians, controls technicians, vendors, and commissioning providers; lead technical meetings, conduct site walk-downs, document installation issues, and resolve field conditions with the project team while protecting ongoing operations.
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• Monitor technical scope, schedule, budget, and long-lead equipment; evaluate change orders and invoice progress, support purchase-order administration and financial reporting, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising performance or quality.
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• Coordinate testing, startup, commissioning, and acceptance of electrical and BMS systems, including functional testing, controls verification, deficiency resolution, and applicable validation support; coordinate shutdowns, permits, and inspections with Operations, EHS, and responsible authorities.
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• Complete technical turnover, including punch lists, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, training, warranties, and asset information for the Integrated Workplace Management System; provide troubleshooting, technical guidance, mentoring, and support for operating procedures, preventive maintenance, and system optimization.
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Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
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• 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, building automation and controls, systems integration, or facilities project engineering, including technical responsibility for electrical and BMS/HVAC controls projects and coordination of consultants and contractors.
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• Demonstrated Low voltage and building-controls engineering experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, installation, commissioning, or technical operations in complex occupied facilities.
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• Working knowledge of Low Voltage, Networking and Information Technology systems.
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• Knowledge of BMS, HVAC controls, instrumentation, sequences of operation, control schematics, monitoring, alarms, and system integration; ability to review controls design and verify system functionality with vendors and contractors.
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Nice to Have

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• Experience in pharmaceutical, life-science, laboratory, vivarium, healthcare, or other critical environments; familiarity with commissioning, qualification, technical operating procedures, and maintenance documentation
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• Experience with SCADA, controls communications networks, and integration of building systems; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, SharePoint, or IWMS platforms.
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Terms & Start

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• Onsite 4 days/week in Westchester County, NY
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• 12+ month contract+
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• Start ASAP
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• Benefits included (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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