Facilities Control Engineer

Phoenix, AZFull-time$135k–$170kPosted Jul 30, 2026
We are seeking a Facilities Control Engineer experienced in the design, governance, reliability, and lifecycle management of Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation platforms supporting regulated laboratory, manufacturing, and office environments
Compensation: $135,000-$170,000 depending on experience/certification
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Benefits: Comprehensive-Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K match and more!
Schedule: M-F (First shift)
Employment type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Job Responsibilities for Facilities Control Engineer:
  • Serve as the enterprise technical authority for Building Management Systems (BMS) and facilities automation supporting regulated and non-regulated environments.
  • Define, implement, and maintain standards for BMS architecture, alarm management, data integrity, validation, and lifecycle management.
  • Lead the design, commissioning, qualification, and validation strategy for facilities control systems, ensuring consistency and regulatory alignment.
  • Own performance, reliability, and lifecycle sustainability of facilities control systems across sites.
  • Partner with Quality to ensure control systems meet GxP, data integrity, and audit expectations.
  • Act as the controls engineering subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and investigations.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to environmental control failures, system obsolescence, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
  • Collaborate with Facilities, Quality, IT, and Laboratory leadership to align control strategies with operational and regulatory needs.
  • Govern external automation vendors and provide technical leadership to internal engineering resources.
  • Communicate complex technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications for Facilities Control Engineer:
  • High School Diploma
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities controls, automation engineering, or BMS ownership within regulated life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical laboratory environments.
  • Demonstrated experience owning enterprise-level BMS architectures (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell) across multiple facilities or complex regulated sites.
  • Strong expertise in HVAC systems, environmental control strategies, alarm management, and building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC, PLCs).
  • Proven experience leading validation and compliance strategy for facility automation systems, including audit participation and remediation.
  • Deep understanding of GxP principles, data integrity expectations, and regulated laboratory operations.
  • Ability to operate autonomously, influence without authority, and drive alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree
  • Professional Engineer license (PE)
  • Experience with room mapping, commissioning, and qualification activities for controlled spaces.
  • Certifications such as Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or relevant manufacturer certifications in BMS platforms.
Other
  • This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Job may require after-hours response to emergency issues.
  • Periodically scheduled on-call may require after-hours response for technical emergencies not explicitly related to assigned job responsibilities.
  • At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
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