BMS Senior Design Engineer

Company Description

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Senior Building Management System Engineer to join our team in Bucharest, Romania.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

Start here. Grow here.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Building Management System Engineer to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance across our Building Automation and Controls projects. This role is ideal for a senior professional who combines deep technical knowledge of BMS systems with the ability to lead teams, ensure quality delivery, and drive innovation in smart building technologies. 

The Principal Engineer will act as the technical authority for automation design and integration, overseeing system architecture, controls strategies, and project execution from concept through commissioning. 

Job Description

Here is what you will do:

• Lead the technical design and delivery of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) for large and complex projects. 

• Define system architectures, network topologies, and control strategies aligned with project requirements and client standards. 

• Provide expert oversight into system design, programming, integration, and commissioning activities. 

• Review and approve design drawings, control schematics, points lists, and sequence of operations. 

• Ensure systems are designed for interoperability with HVAC, lighting, energy management, and IoT systems. 

• Mentor and guide controls engineers, programmers, and commissioning teams. 

• Maintain compliance with relevant standards (ASHRAE, ISO, EN, local codes) and cybersecurity best practices for BAS. 

• Collaborate closely with project managers, MEP teams, and clients to ensure technical excellence and seamless integration. 

• Contribute to innovation initiatives—particularly around smart buildings, digital twins, analytics, and open protocols (BACnet, Modbus, KNX, etc.). 

• Support business development through technical presentations, tender documentation, and client engagement. 

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or Controls Engineering. 

• 8+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and commissioning of BAS/BMS systems. 

• Proven leadership experience in delivering large or multi-site automation projects. 

• Strong knowledge of BAS protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, KNX, etc.) and integration with other building systems. 

• Hands-on experience with at least one major BAS platform (e.g., Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, etc.). 

• Excellent understanding of control logic, networking, and system architecture. 

• Strong project coordination, communication, and mentoring skills. 

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree in Building Automation, Controls Engineering, or related field. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation. 

• Experience with IoT, data analytics, and cloud-based building management platforms. 

• Familiarity with BIM integration, digital engineering, and smart building technologies. 

• Cybersecurity awareness for operational technology (OT) networks. 

• Experience in energy optimization and sustainability-driven automation solutions. 

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business – supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.

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