Build the Future of Smart Facilities in Aviation as a Facilities Controls Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Facilities Controls Engineer to join our team in partnership with a leading name in the aviation industry. If you are passionate about advanced building automation systems, industrial controls, and driving operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the systems that power world-class aerospace manufacturing and facilities operations.

In this high-visibility role, you’ll serve as a technical expert supporting enterprise-wide operational technology initiatives, helping optimize building systems, improve reliability, and modernize connected infrastructure across multiple sites nationwide.

Position Details

Job Title: Facilities Controls Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (7-Month Assignment)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Preferred Locations: Within 60 miles of one of the following sites:

• Charleston, SC

• Berkeley, MO

• Huntsville, AL

• Ridley Park, PA

Pay Rate $64.00 - $77.00/Hour
Travel: Up to 25%

What You'll Do

As a key member of the Operational Technology team, you will help oversee and enhance critical building automation and infrastructure systems across a national portfolio.

Core Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), controllers, sensors, field devices, and integrations

• Analyze alarms, faults, and unattended conditions to determine root cause and implement corrective solutions

• Support rollout and integration of enterprise SCADA systems for facility and infrastructure monitoring

• Evaluate BMS/SCADA integrations with IT/OT systems, analytics platforms, and maintenance systems to ensure reliable data flow

• Diagnose industrial communication networks and protocols including BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and Ethernet/IP

• Update technical documentation including control sequences, as-built drawings, network architecture, and commissioning reports

• Deliver monthly performance reports covering incidents, trends, corrective actions, and planned improvements

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, facilities, production, IT, cybersecurity, vendors, and suppliers

• Provide contractor oversight and ensure external partners meet technical and quality standards

• Build strong stakeholder relationships to support strategic operational goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

• 8+ years of related engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 8+ years working with Building Automation Systems, controllers, and SCADA platforms

• 8+ years of experience with communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and BACnet

• 5+ years troubleshooting industrial communication networks using diagnostic tools and analyzers

• 5+ years building partnerships with senior leaders, customers, and stakeholders

• 5+ years leading cross-functional initiatives or multi-team projects

• Experience with one or more controls platforms including:

  • Honeywell

  • Johnson Controls (Metasys)

  • Siemens (Desigo)

  • Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure)

  • Trane

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of related engineering experience

• Experience supporting manufacturing, facilities management, supply chain, or IT environments

• 5+ years commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting building automation systems

• Experience managing technical contractors and third-party resources

• Proven success leading controls projects from concept through startup and ramp-up

• Experience using advanced analytics or AI-driven operational tools

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with innovative companies shaping the future of aviation and advanced technology. When you join us, you gain access to meaningful projects, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders solving complex real-world challenges.

We value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth—and we’re committed to helping you build a career you’re proud of.

Ready to Engineer Smarter Facilities?

If you're ready to apply your controls expertise to cutting-edge aviation operations and drive enterprise-wide impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with PDS Tech Commercial.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

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