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Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Specialist (Engineer II)

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office • Fairfax, VA • 6h ago

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Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Specialist (Engineer II)

Salary

$67,425.90 - $112,377.41 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

25-01200

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

06/21/2025

Closing Date

7/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S24

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Description

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Job Announcement

The Fairfax County Facilities Management Department seeks an Engineer II who, under general supervision of the Building Automation System (BAS) division Project Coordinator, serves as a technical expert to plan, execute, operate, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) in over 100 commercial buildings across over 12 million square feet of occupiable space.

Responsibilities Includes:

Directly responsible for performing BAS and EMCS operations, sequencing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all other applicable codes and ordinances, as well as county and department requirements and procedures.

Develops unique solutions to meet specific operational requirements while managing associated risks.

Takes complete responsibility and ownership of complex critical building BAS/EMCS, HVAC and electrical systems across the portfolio of Facilities Management Department buildings.

Serve as Department expert for BAS/EMCS systems to include equipment, protocols, building codes, information technology interfacing and integration, and process control system troubleshooting and documentation of control activities.

Uses strong IT programming as well as mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills to ensure successful operation and maintenance of BAS/EMCS.

Review trend data and on-site performance using building load simulation software programs to ensure compliance with design.

Re-commission building controls optimization systems that provide both long- and short-term goals to reduce utility usage and costs and minimize our impact on the environment.

Note: Multiple positions may be filled with this recruitment.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus one year of professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.

Upon successful completion of three years of professional engineering experience, Engineer II employees are eligible for a non-competitive appointment to Engineer III within the engineering discipline for which they have been trained.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years' direct experience as the BAS/EMCS Engineer managing, operating, troubleshooting, sequencing, repairing, and optimizing commercial building Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)/Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).

Certifications in Trane Tracer SC, Trane Tracer, BACnet Laboratories (BTL), Siemens APOGEE, Delta, and/or related BAS certification.

Strong budget and contract management skills.

Two years' experience as the lead staff member accountable for operating and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).

Experience troubleshooting programming/configurations of commercial critical Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).

Experience developing sequencing for commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).

Possess a Master HVAC license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to access facility equipment rooms, attics and roofs. Must be able to climb ladders Must be able to communicate by telephone and computer. Must be able to discern color for review and monitoring of electronic systems. Must be willing to attend off site training programs. Must have eye sight adequate to review engineering plans. Must maintain a valid driver's license. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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