Facilities Equipment Engineer – Lead CuttingEdge Facilities Controls InnovationPDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Facilities Equipment Engineer to support a major leader in the aerospace industry. In this high impact role, you will drive building systems reliability and support a nationwide infrastructure modernization effort focused on operational technology, automation, and connected asset systems.
This is a full time, 9 month consulting opportunity with hybrid flexibility (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) at one of multiple available locations: Charleston, SC; Berkeley, MO; Huntsville, AL; or Ridley Park, PA.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM
Pay Rate: Starting at $64.45 per hour
Role SummaryAs a Facilities Equipment Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in building and infrastructure controls, supporting a major enterprise wide initiative to enhance and standardize operational technology systems across multiple sites. Your work will support a critical transformation effort aimed at improving reliability, visibility, and integration of building management and SCADA systems across a large facility portfolio.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross functional teams, provide technical oversight, lead troubleshooting efforts, and contribute to the execution of strategic modernization projects.
Key Responsibilities• Troubleshoot Building Management / Building Automation Systems (BMS/BAS), including controllers, field devices, sensors, and system integrations
• Diagnose and resolve operational alarms, faults, and nuisance trips by identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Support rollout and integration of enterprise level SCADA platforms for building and infrastructure monitoring
• Analyze and resolve communication or configuration issues between BMS/SCADA and enterprise IT/OT systems
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and protocols (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP) using network analyzers and diagnostic tools
• Review, interpret, and update engineering documentation such as control diagrams, network architecture, and commissioning reports
• Prepare monthly performance and incident reports with insights, trends, and action plans
• Coordinate with engineering, facilities, IT/cybersecurity, vendors, and suppliers to support strategic initiatives
• Provide technical direction to contractors and evaluate work for compliance with standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions
Required Qualifications• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or engineering technology (electrical/manufacturing engineering preferred)
• 8+ years of engineering experience
• 8+ years of experience as a controls engineer working with BAS, building controllers, and SCADA systems
• 8+ years of experience with modern industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet)
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks using analyzer tools
• 5+ years of experience collaborating with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, and partners
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing cross functional initiatives
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred Qualifications• 10+ years of related engineering experience
• Experience supporting facility management, production operations, supply chain, or IT functions
• 5+ years of commissioning and troubleshooting building automation or controls platforms
• Experience managing contractors or third party technical resources
• Knowledge of major building controls platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Schneider EcoStruxure, Trane)
• Experience delivering controls projects from concept through commissioning
• Familiarity with advanced analytics or AI based diagnostics tools
Why Join UsJoining PDS Tech Commercial means stepping into a role where your technical expertise directly supports a major aerospace organization’s mission critical operations. You’ll enjoy:
• Competitive compensation starting at $64.45/hour
• Flexible hybrid work options (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• The opportunity to contribute to enterprise wide operational technology modernization
• A dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Exposure to cutting edge controls, automation tools, and large scale SCADA integration
• Professional growth through complex, high visibility engineering initiatives
Take the Next Step in Your Engineering CareerIf you’re an experienced controls engineer ready to help modernize building systems across a major aerospace enterprise, we want to connect with you.
Apply today and be part of a transformative engineering journey.
Pay Details: $64.45 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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