Automation Engineer
Strive Solutions • Arlington, Wisconsin, United States
**Role & seniority: ** Building Automation / Controls Engineer (seniority not specified)
**Location & work type: ** Not specified (implied on-site/facility and cross-vendor collaboration)
**Stack/tools (mentioned/implicit): **
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BAS/BMS
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PLCs
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IoT devices/integrations
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Controls architecture (standardization)
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Performance data analysis + dashboards (tooling not specified)
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Configure/integrate BAS/BMS with PLCs and IoT devices to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and asset performance.
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Collaborate with facility managers, project teams, and vendors to scope automation work and align requirements.
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Troubleshoot and maintain automation systems; analyze performance data and recommend improvement strategies (incl. sustainability goals).
**Must-have skills: **
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Hands-on experience with BAS/BMS, PLCs, and IoT integration.
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Strong troubleshooting and systems integration ability.
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Data analysis capability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
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Collaboration/communication with internal teams and external vendors.
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Knowledge of controls architecture standardization and energy optimization concepts.
**Nice-to-haves: ** Not specified in the text.
Full Description
to design, implement, and optimize building automation solutions for a commercial real estate portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Configure and integrate BAS/BMS, PLCs, and IoT devices to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and asset performance. Collaborate with facility managers, project teams, and vendors to scope automation work. Troubleshoot automation system issues and support system reliability. Standardize controls architectures across facilities. Analyze performance data, build dashboards, and identify opportunities for improvement. Recommend automation strategies aligned with sustainability and client-focused outcomes.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience with building automation systems (BAS/BMS), PLCs, and IoT integrations. Strong troubleshooting and systems integration skills. Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Collaboration and communication skills with internal teams and external vendors. Knowledge of controls architecture standardization and energy optimization concepts.
