Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Controls Engineer

Job at a Glance

• Title: Senior Controls Engineer
• Location: Anaheim, CA (onsite)
• Hours: First Shift, 5 am to 2 pm PST
• Contract: W2 only, 24-month contract with potential for conversion
• Pay: $85-95/hour + medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with deep expertise in HVAC controls, Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS) to support a large-scale entertainment and facilities environment.

This role is heavily focused on design, commissioning, and long-term sustainment of building systems across a complex campus. You will play a critical role in optimizing system performance, leading field investigations, and supporting ongoing operations of HVAC and facility automation systems.

• HVAC Controls Engineering & Commissioning : Lead hands-on troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization of HVAC and building automation systems across a large campus environment.

• BAS/BMS System Design & Sustainment: Design, enhance, and support BAS/BMS infrastructure, including system architecture, sequences of operation, and long-term system performance.

• Energy Management & Optimization: Support EMS platforms, analyze system trends, and implement improvements to increase energy efficiency and operational reliability.

• Field Diagnostics & Technical Leadership: Perform advanced field investigations, root cause analysis, and system diagnostics; lead complex troubleshooting efforts.

• Controls Software & Visualization: Develop and optimize system interfaces including GUIs, dashboards, alarming, and reporting tools for facility systems.

• Controls Documentation & Standards: Own technical documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and sequences of operation throughout system lifecycle.

• System Integration: Integrate BAS/BMS platforms with enterprise analytics, monitoring, and reporting systems.

• Panel Design Oversight (UL508A): Support or oversee control panel design ensuring compliance with UL508A and electrical standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, IT, facilities, and vendors to deliver system improvements and capital projects.

• Mentorship & Guidance: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and operations teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience with HVAC controls and building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
• Proven experience with:
  • HVAC controls design, commissioning, and sustainment
  • Building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Strong experience with BAS platforms such as:
  • Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Siemens Desigo
  • Schneider EcoStruxure
  • Tridium Niagara
  • Honeywell / Distech
• Experience developing:
  • GUIs, dashboards, alarming, and system visualization tools
• Understanding of:
  • BACnet and building controls networking
  • Electrical distribution systems and power monitoring
• Experience leading projects and working cross-functionally in large facilities environments

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in large-scale facilities such as:
  • Theme parks
  • Hospitals
  • Universities
  • Airports
  • Data centers
• Familiarity with lighting controls and facility-wide automation systems

• PLCs / SCADA systems
• Modbus or industrial protocols outside of BAS
• Power monitoring systems

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