Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Specialist (Engineer III)
Apply NowCompany: Fairfax County, VA
Location: Fairfax, VA 22030
Description:
Salary : $77,640.16 - $129,399.50 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00730
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 03/29/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S27
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Plans and directs a variety of Building Automation (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) design and construction projects for and in occupied spaces.
As a BAS/EMCS technical expert takes the lead to determine system requirements for new instillations and retrofits. Takes complete project management responsibility and ownership of BAS/EMCS and HVAC capital projects during construction. Serves 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 projects and operation of BAS/EMCS. Manage projects from discovery and design to development and implementation. Maintains complete control of project schedule, budget and risks. Develops and reviews design requirements; reviewing, modifying and approving design plans, authoring Scope of Work documents. Reviews and approves submittals, managing the installation and commissioning of automation projects, and validate the automated systems for adherence to requirements, industry standards, applicable codes, and intended system operation. Ensures the timely completions of projects assigned, consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.
Note: This position is designated as Essential Personnel.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(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, three years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.
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:
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 have eye sight adequate to review engineering plans. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and written and practical exercise may be administered.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home 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. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions
Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
03
Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.
04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
Did you graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
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Please indicate which of the following certifications you currently possess. Check all that apply.
08
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field do you possess?
09
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with programming/configurations of Building Management Systems/Energy Management Control Systems/Building Energy Management Systems?
10
How many years of full-time equivalent experience in facility operations and energy management activities do you possess?
11
Do you have experience in HVAC?
12
Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
13
This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations. Essential personnel will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
Required Question
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00730
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 03/29/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S27
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Plans and directs a variety of Building Automation (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) design and construction projects for and in occupied spaces.
As a BAS/EMCS technical expert takes the lead to determine system requirements for new instillations and retrofits. Takes complete project management responsibility and ownership of BAS/EMCS and HVAC capital projects during construction. Serves 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 projects and operation of BAS/EMCS. Manage projects from discovery and design to development and implementation. Maintains complete control of project schedule, budget and risks. Develops and reviews design requirements; reviewing, modifying and approving design plans, authoring Scope of Work documents. Reviews and approves submittals, managing the installation and commissioning of automation projects, and validate the automated systems for adherence to requirements, industry standards, applicable codes, and intended system operation. Ensures the timely completions of projects assigned, consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.
Note: This position is designated as Essential Personnel.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(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, three years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field.
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 of direct experience as the capital project lead (Engineer or Project Manager) specifying and managing instillation and replacement of commercial building, Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)/Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).
- HVAC experience
- Experience in facility operations and energy management activities.
- Possesses at least one of the following certifications: Trane Summit 102, Trance Tracer ES Installation and Programming, or Siemens APOGEE.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate technical topics to internal and external customers.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
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 have eye sight adequate to review engineering plans. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and written and practical exercise may be administered.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home 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. EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-JY1
Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- LiveWell Program
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
- Paid Holidays
- Contributory Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees' Child Care Center
- Commuter Benefit Program
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Spending Program
- Deferred Compensation
- No benefits
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than 12th grade
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
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If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
- Less than 45 quarter hours
- 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
- 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
- 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
- 180 or more quarter hours
- Less than 30 semester hours
- 30 to less than 60 semester hours
- 60 to less than 90 semester hours
- 90 to less than 120 semester hours
- 120 or more semester hours
- Not applicable
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Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Other (related field)
- Other (non-related field)
- Not Applicable
04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
Did you graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
- Yes
- No
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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
07
Please indicate which of the following certifications you currently possess. Check all that apply.
- Trane Summit 102
- Trane Tracer ES Installation and Programming
- Siemens APOGEE
- None of the above
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How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering or architectural field do you possess?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
09
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with programming/configurations of Building Management Systems/Energy Management Control Systems/Building Energy Management Systems?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
10
How many years of full-time equivalent experience in facility operations and energy management activities do you possess?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
11
Do you have experience in HVAC?
- Yes
- No
12
Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
13
This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations. Essential personnel will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
- Yes
- No
Required Question