Lead Systems Engineer - Design

Serve as client program lead, project trade lead, and SME for the BAS and EPMS scope for one or more projects and / or programs.

Develop client standards, basis of design (BOD), perform feasibility studies, and assist clients with building automation roadmaps

Lead designs for DDC and PLC based BAS and EPMS systems

Design controls network / system architecture including IT / OT requirements

Select instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices

Coordinate with equipment, system, and product vendors for building automation interface requirements

Create and review project book and sheet specifications

Create and review sequence of operations

Create and review system diagrams and point / alarm lists

Work closely with client IT departments for network design, interface details, and security requirements

Provide direction on engineering production aspects with internal and external Revit / BIM resources

Accountable for design document deliverables for design phases including Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Issue For Permit (IFP), Issue For Construction (IFC)

Lead planning and execution of Construction Administration (CA) phase activities remote and on site

Lead building automation focused design reviews and page turns

​Participate in internal and external quality control and peer reviews

Lead internal and external project meeting discussions on engineering scope

Manage project communication and reporting

Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

Manage personal hours using company tools

Implement and monitor team objectives to meet set goals.

Manage and execute departmental or organizational projects, ensuring alignment with departmental focus.

Ensure employee adherence to company policies and procedures, serve as the first stop for employee questions on workplace rules and practices.

Direct team members clearly, maintaining consistency with organizational objectives.

Develop team efficiency and prioritization strategies.

Facilitate team member development through targeted coaching.

Resolve conflicts within the team, promoting a collaborative atmosphere.

Perform routine performance evaluations and 1:1 meetings, offering feedback and defining objectives.

Participate in organizational strategy discussions to synchronize departmental and company goals.

Foster interdepartmental communication to enhance organizational understanding.

Align team efforts with overarching company strategies.

Communicate details effectively to all stakeholders.

Optimize resource management and task assignments within the team.

Adapt resource allocation in response to project demands and departmental needs.

Cultivate a team environment that encourages cooperation and collective problem-solving.

Assist with team and departmental hiring and recruiting processes.

Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.

Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.

Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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

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.

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance.

Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.