Senior Building Automation Engineer

Job Description

Senior Building Automation Engineer

Location: Germany (Frankfurt region)
Type: Permanent

Overview

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Automation Engineer to support the delivery of complex high-performance projects across mission-critical and commercial environments.

This role sits within a multidisciplinary team and focuses on the design integration and optimisation of building automation systems with a strong emphasis on quality reliability and system interoperability.

You will play a key role in bridging engineering design and real-world system performance working closely with project teams clients and specialist contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Design and specify Building Management Systems (BMS) / Building Automation (GA) for large-scale projects
Develop system architectures control strategies and sequences of operation
Coordinate with mechanical electrical and IT disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions
Support system integration interoperability and open protocol implementation (e.g. BACnet Modbus KNX)
Review technical submissions drawings and vendor designs
Contribute to commissioning testing and performance validation
Provide technical input across design delivery and handover phases
Engage with clients to ensure systems meet operational and performance requirements

Requirements

Strong experience in building automation / BMS engineering within complex environments
Proven track record in system design integration and delivery
Experience with open protocols such as BACnet Modbus KNX (others advantageous)
Solid understanding of HVAC systems and their interaction with BMS
Experience working on large-scale or mission-critical projects (data centres highly desirable)
Ability to work across both design and delivery phases
Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills

Whats on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile technically complex projects
Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment
Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure and mission-critical systems
Clear progression within a globally recognised consultancy

Ideal Profile

Hands-on engineer with a strong grasp of both system architecture and implementation
Comfortable operating across design coordination and delivery
Interested in moving beyond pure consulting into practical engineering impact