Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Specialist (Engineer II), Fairfax

Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Specialist (Engineer II)

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Salary : $68,774.37 - $114,625.06 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-01200
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 07/26/2025
Closing Date: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

*This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied this role do not need to reapply to be considered.

The Fairfax County Facilities Management Department seeks an Engineer II who, under general supervision of the Building Automation System (BAS) division Project Coordinator, serves as a technical expert to plan, execute, operate, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) in over 100 commercial buildings across over 12 million square feet of occupiable space.

Responsibilities Includes:

Directly responsible for performing BAS and EMCS operations, sequencing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all other applicable codes and ordinances, as well as county and department requirements and procedures.
Develops unique solutions to meet specific operational requirements while managing associated risks.
Takes complete responsibility and ownership of complex critical building BAS/EMCS, HVAC and electrical systems across the portfolio of Facilities Management Department buildings.
Serve as Department expert for BAS/EMCS systems to include equipment, protocols, building codes, information technology interfacing and integration, and process control system troubleshooting and documentation of control activities.
Uses strong IT programming as well as mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills to ensure successful operation and maintenance of BAS/EMCS.
Review trend data and on-site performance using building load simulation software programs to ensure compliance with design.
Re-commission building controls optimization systems that provide both long- and short-term goals to reduce utility usage and costs and minimize our impact on the environment.

Note: Multiple positions may be filled with this recruitment.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus one year of professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.
Upon successful completion of three years of professional engineering experience, Engineer II employees are eligible for a non-competitive appointment to Engineer III within the engineering discipline for which they have been trained.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years' direct experience as the BAS/EMCS Engineer managing, operating, troubleshooting, sequencing, repairing, and optimizing commercial building Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)/Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).
Certifications in Trane Tracer SC, Trane Tracer, BACnet Laboratories (BTL), Siemens APOGEE, Delta, and/or related BAS certification.
Strong budget and contract management skills.
Two years' experience as the lead staff member accountable for operating and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).
Experience troubleshooting programming/configurations of commercial critical Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).
Experience developing sequencing for commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).
Possess a Master HVAC license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to access facility equipment rooms, attics and roofs. Must be able to climb ladders Must be able to communicate by telephone and computer. Must be able to discern color for review and monitoring of electronic systems. Must be willing to attend off site training programs. Must have eye sight adequate to review engineering plans. Must maintain a valid driver's license. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Spending Program
- Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
- No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Less than 12th grade
High school diploma or GED
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

Less than 45 quarter hours
45 to less than 90 quarter hours
90 to less than 135 quarter hours
135 to less than 180 quarter hours
180 or more quarter hours
Less than 30 semester hours
30 to less than 60 semester hours
60 to less than 90 semester hours
90 to less than 120 semester hours
120 or more semester hours
Not applicable

03

Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

Engineering
Architecture
Other (related field)
Other (non-related field)
Not Applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Did you graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

07

Do you possess a current Master HVAC License?

08

Please indicate which of the following certifications you currently possess. Check all that apply.

Trane Tracer SC
Trane Tracer
BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL)
Siemens APOGEE
Delta
Other related BAS certification
None of the above

09

If you selected "Other" for the question above, please state the BAS certification(s) you currently possess. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
10

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in the appropriate engineering field do you possess?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as a BAS/EMCS Engineer managing, operating, troubleshooting, sequencing, repairing, and optimizing commercial building Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)/Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

12

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as the lead and primary accountable staff member operating and maintaining critical Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

13

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have troubleshooting programming/configurations of commercial critical Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

14

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have developing sequencing for commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

15

Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?

16

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations. Essential personnel will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

Required Question

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Location:: Fairfax
Job Type:: FullTime

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