Senior Controls Engineer

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

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• Nice-to-Have (Not Core Focus)

• PLCs / SCADA systems

• Modbus or industrial protocols outside of BAS

• Power monitoring systems

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