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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for to lead the design, development, and implementation of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for rail and transportation and other infrastructure projects. This role would be based in the Greater Toronto Area Region.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the design and specification of BAS systems
• Ensure seamless integration with other building systems (Mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, security, energy management, SCADA)
• Develop detailed BAS design documentation, including system architecture, layouts, equipment specifications, and control strategies.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure the BAS design aligns with timelines, budgets, and functional requirements.
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to select appropriate BAS hardware, software, and components
• Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international building codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Incorporate health and safety considerations into the design, addressing operational safety for occupants and maintenance personnel.
• Perform site visits to assess existing systems and recommend upgrades or improvements
• Develop and manage the BAS design budget, ensuring alignment with financial constraints
• Monitor and track the design schedule to meet milestones and deliver on time
• Provide regular progress updates to senior management, highlighting potential risks or delays
• Conduct thorough design reviews to ensure technical soundness and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee the development of testing and commissioning procedures to ensure system functionality before handover
• Manage the resolution of design-related issues to meet performance, reliability, and quality expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for BAS design-related issues, ensuring effective communication between all parties
• Secure necessary approvals and certifications for BAS systems during the design and implementation phases
• Develop training materials and train building operators and facility management teams on BAS operations and maintenance
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system manuals, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and advancements in BAS, integrating innovative solutions
• Lead initiatives to improve system performance, energy efficiency, and user experience

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Registration as a professional engineer in Ontario (PEO)
• 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing BAS for large-scale infrastructure or transit projects.
• Previous experience on construction projects; knowledgeable in the construction contracting industry with emphasis in mechanical/electrical fields
• Proficiency in BAS software and programming languages (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
• Strong knowledge of BAS software, hardware, and systems integration (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASHRAE, ISO, LEED, OBC, CSA).
• Experience with energy management systems and sustainable building practices is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical and Electrical systems, network wiring standards and protocols, BAS system installation and design, and multiple system integration strategies and applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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