As a master system integrator (MSI), Smart Tech Contracting excels in streamlining complex building automation system (BAS) and technology integrations, offering a comprehensive turnkey package that includes DDC, PLC, and SCADA solutions.
We offer systems design, graphical standards development, central plant optimization (CPO), enterprise-level energy and operational monitoring, and robust alarming solutions. Our expertise in hyperscale and colocation data center integrations ensures seamless, efficient operations vital in today's data-driven world.
Join a fast-growing team delivering cutting-edge BAS and EPMS design projects for hyperscale data centers and other mission-critical environments. As a Systems Engineer Senior Associate, you’ll support design, documentation, and integration efforts, collaborating with engineers, vendors, and client teams to ensure secure, high-performance building automation systems. This remote role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative smart infrastructure projects while building expertise in Revit, PLC/DDC systems, and IT/OT integration.
Position Title: Systems Engineer Senior Associate
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
SALARY
Smart Tech Contracting recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
Job Summary
The Systems Engineer Senior Associate provides technical support to plan, schedule and execute design document deliverables for building automation system (BAS), electrical power monitoring system (EPMS), and software integration design projects in hyperscale data center and similar mission critical / technology sectors.
This Systems Engineer Senior Associate will work with internal and external MEP/FP engineers, ICT engineers, equipment representatives, equipment vendors, BIM / Revit / AutoCAD production resources and client staff to ensure proper design and acceptance of Building Automation Systems.
The Systems Engineer Senior Associate will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently or under immediate supervision. May serve as lead on routine projects of limited scope.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
Essential Functions
Assist in Production of Building Automation Systems Engineering Documents (70%)
- Support designs for DDC and PLC based building automation and electrical power monitoring systems for one or more projects
- Support designs for controls network / system architecture including IT / OT requirements
- Support selection of instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices
- Support creation of and review project book and sheet specifications
- Support creation of and review sequence of operations
- Support creation of and review system diagrams and points / alarm lists
- Work with client IT departments to ensure safe and secure systems to meet best practices
- Utilize Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
Construction Related Process, Deliverables and Submissions (20%)
- Participate in planning and execution of Construction Administration (CA) phase activities remote and on site
- Participate in building automation focused design reviews and page turns
- Participate in internal and external quality control and peer reviews
- Review and respond to RFIs
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents
Reporting and Communication (10%)
- Contribute to project communication and reporting
- Prepare development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)
- Knowledge of designing building automation / electrical power monitoring systems
- Knowledge of IoT or smart building solutions
- Knowledge of Revit
- Knowledge of Networking including Addressing, VLANs, LANs, Switches and Routers
- Knowledge of opensource protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
- Knowledge of DDC systems including Distech, Honeywell, and Tridium Niagara
- Knowledge of PLC systems including Schneider Electric and Allen Bradley
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
- Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
- On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Approximately 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
- Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need.
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
Education / Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
OR
- Two years of experience with hands-on engineering, programming, testing, validation and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure
PLUS
- Minimum of three years additional BAS / EPMS engineering experience
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce. Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!
Notice To Third Party Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. This includes any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed agreement in place and without a specific request for assistance with a particular role. Any such submissions—including those sent directly to our team members—will be considered property of our company, and we reserve the right to hire the candidate without any obligation for payment or fees.
