Fairfax County Government · 8 hours ago
Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Specialist (Engineer III)
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFairfax County Government is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Specialist (Engineer III) to lead the design, construction, and implementation of advanced automation systems in occupied spaces. The role involves managing complex projects, ensuring operational excellence, and overseeing installation and compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the department’s subject matter expert for BAS/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) systems, including equipment, protocols, building codes, IT integration, and troubleshooting
Takes full ownership of BAS/EMCS and HVAC capital projects—manages schedules, budgets, risks, and quality standards
Develops and reviews design requirements, approves plans, authors scope of work documents, and validates system performance
Oversees installation, commissioning, and ensures compliance with industry standards and codes
Applies strong IT programming, mechanical, and electrical problem-solving skills to deliver successful projects
Qualification
Required
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
Valid driver's license
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
Two years' direct experience as the capital project lead (Engineer or Project Manager) specifying and managing installation and replacement of commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)/Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
Two or more years of demonstrated experience in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of complex commercial building systems replacement projects in occupied commercial facilities including but not limited to: development of contracts, authoring scope of work, financial oversight, submittal approval, RFI responses, construction quality, safety performance, oversight of quality metrics and quality performance, contractor selections and oversight, oversight of project documentation and project schedule, and risk mitigation
Experience working with HVAC Systems
Experience working with programming/configurations of Building Management Systems/Energy Management Control Systems/Building Energy Management Systems
Facility operations and energy management activities experience
Any of the following certifications: Trane Summit 102, Trane Tracer ES Installation and programming, Siemens APOGEE/Desigo, Delta Building Automation, Automated Logic/Web Control BAS, and/or Tridium/Niagara
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate technical topics to internal and external customers
Company
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax County Government is a government administrator organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Baptista
Assistant Chief Election Officer (Office of Elections)
Audra Michele Morris
Chief Election Officer
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2025-03-26
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