Deputy Engineering Leader - Tysons, VA

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of controls/automation experience Strong BMS/BAS controls experience

Experience with controls programming and/or automation platforms such as:

PLC programming DDC controls Niagara / Tridium SCADA Knowledge of HVAC and mechanical control systems Experience with BACnet and/or Modbus integrations Experience reviewing controls designs, programming, sequences of operation, alarming, trending, and system graphics Leadership experience through mentoring, technical leadership, project leadership, or supervising a small team Ability to oversee engineering resources and support multiple project efforts Experience with testing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning controls systems Bachelor’s degree required

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Data center or mission-critical facility experience Industrial automation experience EPMS / electrical infrastructure experience Courthouse or federal facility experience Previous formal people-management experience Niagara certification Experience with Niagara, Desigo, EcoStruxure, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Distech, Alerton, Ignition, or Metasys

Job Description

The Deputy Engineering Leader will provide day-to-day leadership and technical oversight for a small team of controls engineers and field technicians supporting Building Management System (BMS) and Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) projects.

This person will remain technically involved while leading approximately 3–5 engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include resource planning, mentoring, reviewing controls designs and programming, troubleshooting, supporting project execution, and participating in testing and commissioning.

The role will work closely with project managers and customers to ensure projects are properly staffed, technically sound, and delivered successfully.

Travel: Approximately 25% or less, primarily throughout Virginia.