EMS Engineer - Level III

Summary

The EMS Engineer – Level III is a senior-level controls engineering professional and subject matter expert in energy management and building automation systems. This position operates under the general direction of the Engineering Manager , Engineering Team Leaders , and Project Managers , performing advanced engineering and leadership functions in alignment with the company’s Installation and Commissioning Standards .

The Level III Engineer is responsible for executing complete project engineering duties from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and budgetary goals. In addition to all Level I and Level II responsibilities, this role includes mentoring junior engineers, verifying compliance with company engineering standards, and providing technical oversight on complex building automation projects.

Expert knowledge of WebCTRL , Tridium/JACE systems, Central Utility Plants , and third-party protocol integrations (e.g., Modbus, BACnet) is expected. The Level III Engineer may lead or assist in system start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization, while coordinating effectively with electricians, HVAC technicians, and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular progress updates and milestone reports to the Engineering Manager and/or Team Leader.

• Enforce company Engineering Standards across all assigned tasks and ensure adherence by junior engineers.

• Thoroughly review project scopes, equipment submittals, control specifications, and sequences of operation.

• Develop and submit professional project documentation with minimal oversight, demonstrating full trust and autonomy.

• Serve as a departmental leader and technical mentor, respected for expertise, integrity, and dependability.

• Lead or follow project processes as required, ensuring smooth collaboration across teams.

• Engage teammates in key decisions, promote shared success, and communicate lessons learned constructively.

• Utilize benchmarks and performance metrics to track personal and project progress, reporting results to leadership.

• Foster a positive, patient, and collaborative learning environment for engineers and technicians.

• Represent the company professionally in all meetings, communications, and customer interactions.

• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering department.

• Share technical resolutions, best practices, and lessons learned with peers and cross-functional teams.

• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and process improvement discussions.

• Maintain proactive communication with leadership regarding project status, team performance, and potential challenges.

• Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and high personal standards in task execution and team leadership.

• Inspire growth by pushing the boundaries of engineering capabilities and technical excellence.

• Serve as a trusted internal resource and subject matter expert for technical inquiries and support.

• Promote punctuality, organization, and professionalism throughout the team.

• Actively seek innovative ideas, personal development opportunities, and ways to enhance company performance.

• Manage multi-site databases, NAT configurations, and hierarchical server structures.

• Configure and manipulate plant, hot water, chilled water, and air-handling unit managers.

• Demonstrate deep understanding of advanced mechanical systems including storage, looped, and built-up configurations.

• Design and implement third-party interface integrations independently, using Modbus, BACnet, and other relevant protocols.

• Develop and deploy control logic, sequences of operation, and system programming from scratch based on field verification.

• Optimize system performance for energy efficiency, implementing control loops and fine-tuning PID parameters .

• Utilize and support ALC add-ons such as EnergyReports (ER) , EnergyReports-IoT (EI) , Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) , OFVI , and Trend Export .

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of lighting systems, including contactors, photocells, and lighting function blocks.

• Lead the development and enforcement of company Engineering Standards , collaborating with Team Leaders and Management.

• Conduct full system simulations and logic verification prior to field release.

• Stay current on ALC graphic libraries, drivers, add-ons, and WebCTRL software versions.

• Engineer and optimize complex systems including chiller optimization, Axcelerate , and IntelliSuite Analytics Solutions .

• Create advanced programming features such as heartbeat logic, cost calculation algorithms, DCIM integrations, and exposure settings.

• Develop custom graphics, including floorplans, 3D renderings, isometric diagrams, summaries, tables, gauges, and equipment visuals.

• Conduct project reviews and post-mortems to identify deviations, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with leadership to translate project performance insights into actionable data for future proposals and sales efforts.

• Assist Project Managers in schedule planning and project setup during assignment.

• Deliver complete and accurate project closeout documentation, including files for WebCTRL integration.

• Communicate partial and final project completions promptly to project stakeholders.

• Maintain personal documentation of lessons learned to enhance efficiency and support continuous professional development.