Automation Systems Engineering

Corporate Office - Austin, TX 78746Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Minimal/Some Local Travel RequiredJob Shift: This role is responsible for the oversight of the building management system infrastructure across a multi-property portfolio. This position ensures operational technology systems, networks, controllers, and supporting infrastructure are configured and maintained to provide secure, stable, and consistent performance. Responsible for optimizing system architecture, network integrity, controller polling, alarm structures, and programming standards.

Oversee the design, topology, and physical-to-logical mapping of our OT network architecture, ensuring secure and stable communication between field controllers, supervisory engines (e.g., Proactively monitor and troubleshoot network bottlenecks, communication dropouts, IP addressing schemes, VLAN segmentation, and gateway performance across all sites.

Fine-tune controller polling intervals, point mapping, parameters to reduce network traffic, minimize latency, and optimize real-time data throughput.

Rebuild and govern enterprise-wide alarm routing, priorities, and notification matrices to eliminate nuisance alerts, reduce alarm fatigue, and ensure critical faults are immediately addressed.

Enforce uniform programming templates, point naming conventions, and software standards to guarantee complete operational consistency from property to property.

Partner closely with the Facilities team, leadership, and external vendors to coordinate OT initiatives, troubleshoot system issues, align technical solutions with operational needs, and support consistent performance across the property portfolio.

Operate with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment within a private household environment, maintaining strict confidentiality and minimizing disruption to residents, guests, and daily estate operations.

High school diploma and 6+ years of hands‑on experience in building automation engineering, operational technology network design, system architecture, or a related field within commercial, industrial, or multi-site environments

Advanced working knowledge of standard building automation and industrial communication frameworks and protocols

Demonstrated mastery of major automation frameworks such as Tridium Niagara N4, Distech ECLYPSE, or equivalent platforms, and proficiency with standard industrial protocols

Strong understanding of IT/OT network convergence, IP subnetting, managed switches, routers, and serial-to-ethernet communication gateways

Private estate/hotel/ hospitality/museum experience

Specialized training and/or certifications beneficial

Occasional desktop computer work. Driving of personal vehicle required to various locations.

Outdoor setting, rough terrain. Occasional office/cubical setting work. Travel: Some travel required, often on short notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with all relevant OSHA safety regulations for all facility personnel; as well as all company policies, and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.

You require little supervision, and work well independently; You are detail oriented, and work well with structure and schedules; You think on your feet, and are an effective communicator - regardless of whether you're chatting with an intern or presenting to the CEO. You are able to manage multiple projects at once, and have great people management skills, for when it's time to delegate. You're comfortable leading (and completing) projects, and do so with a positive attitude. Your background likely consists of work on large properties, private estates, or in luxury hotels. DFI is a private property management company dedicated to providing unparalleled Service Excellence to our clients. Competitive salary and performance based bonus program

100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents(with participation in our Wellness Incentive Program)

Generous vacation and personal time off allowance

Training and development opportunities