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About the Role

The Senior Digital Buildings Engineer integrates BMS, IoT devices, and facility management systems into a cloud platform, enabling secure data flow for analytics and operational efficiency. This platform-agnostic role involves collaboration with global teams across IT, security, and infrastructure, and engagement with multiple cloud environments and diverse technologies. The engineer must possess strong technical adaptability, quick decision-making, and effective communication skills to support smart, data-driven building operations. Additionally, the role requires active contribution to team development and wider business objectives.

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth integration, optimization, and security of applications on cloud platforms.
Troubleshoot issues, manage performance, and align cloud solutions with business objectives.
Deliver technical and non-technical engineering services and projects for clients according to proposals and scopes of work.
Manage workload and escalate issues to line manager.
Conduct research and technical analysis across engineering systems.
Perform on-site physical building inspections and remote network discoveries to identify IP-capable IoT/OT devices and control systems.
Map physical device locations and compile site data registers.
Interview facility management teams and sub-contractors to document network architecture and configuration.
Escalate critical operational, energy performance, data anomaly, or cybersecurity risks.
Lead the production of technical reports, documentation, and project outputs.
Assess and analyze existing building systems (BMS, HVAC, lighting, energy, IoT).
Map and document building systems architecture for cloud migration compatibility.
Configure cloud infrastructure for data reception and processing.
Develop and implement data flow protocols from on-premises systems to cloud platforms.
Set up required services, storage, and data processing pipelines on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies.
Implement encryption, authentication, and access control measures.
Analyze system data to generate insights on performance, sustainability, and operations.
Prepare detailed reports on building operations for stakeholders.
Liaise with IT, facility management, and operations teams.
Provide technical support and training to on-site staff.
Conduct pre- and post-onboarding testing.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to data transmission, system compatibility, and network connectivity.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of onboarding processes, system configurations, and cloud settings.
Generate regular reports on onboarding status, system performance, and key metrics.
Mentor and train Digital Buildings engineers.
Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the team in complex problem-solving.
Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and help develop documentation and training resources.
Contribute to improving project delivery processes, tools, and frameworks.
Support lessons learned, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Encourage adoption of best practices and efficient ways of working.
Promote a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Represent FPC professionally in all client and internal interactions.
Lead and support project teams.
Adhere to company policies, governance standards, and reporting requirements.
Support continuous improvement across delivery operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Controls engineering or a related field.
Typically 7-12 years of experience in design and configuration of building automation systems, cloud integration, or IT infrastructure roles.
Experience with Systems Integration related projects or related industries such as Architecture, MEP Engineering Design or Construction.
Strong understanding of MEP Engineering.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices.
Strong understanding of energy performance analytics.
Knowledge of edge computing and data preprocessing methods for IoT systems.
Basic technical understanding in delivering digital / smart building and IoT technology projects.
Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret building performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
Client-Focused: Excellent client relationship management skills.
Process Improvement: Proven experience in understanding and contributing to SOPs, MOPs, and RACIs.
Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach.
Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members.
Highly professional, with unwavering honesty and integrity.
Exceptional communicator and client-relationship builder.
A continuous and agile learner.
A systems thinker with attention to detail.
A strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.

Skills

Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation
Digital Building Controls Systems
Cybersecurity best practices
IP Networking (IPV4, IPV6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi, Structured Cabling, etc.)
System Audits & Site Surveys
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Relevant cloud services (data storage, IoT hubs, etc.)
BMS systems like Niagara, Delmatic, Delta, LoRaWAN
Apps Scripts

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
7-12 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

About the Company

FPC Global are the world's leading digital building experts, offering full-service integrated technology consultancy and professional services to the built environment.
We partner with global clients to improve asset performance, operational efficiency, sustainability outcomes, and digital maturity across complex portfolios.
At FPC, we’re not just a company - we’re a thriving community of technology and engineering specialists where innovation flourishes, ideas are celebrated, and careers are shaped.
When you join us, you become part of a dynamic team that shapes the future, supports your growth, values balance and inclusion, and creates impact by delivering iconic, high-performance buildings and innovative solutions.