Building Systems Engineer

7 months ago

Manassas, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Department: Facilities

Classification: Info Technology Spec 1

Job Category:  Classified Staff

Job Type:  Full-Time

Work Schedule:  Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Manassas / Sci-Tech

Telework Friendly:  No

Pay Band:  04

Salary:  Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:  Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

Security Clearance Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Facilities organization provides facilities and facilities-related services to George Mason University. We ensure that facilities are provided and available to support the academic mission of the institution. The Building Systems Engineer will be based at the Biomedical Research Lab (BRL), a 52,000 square-foot regional biocontainment laboratory (RBL) to support infectious disease research and foster collaborations with other national and global laboratories. The BRL is fully approved and licensed for work by the CDC and USDA and is accredited by AAALAC.

About the Position:

Manage the various control systems for a 24/7 365-day building, including the Building Automation Systems, building access systems, research database, and provide support for the video monitoring systems. The systems comprise primary and secondary servers, databases, controllers, sensors, backups, and enterprise software packages.

Responsibilities:

Building Automation Systems Administrator 

Maintains the Building Automation systems, including various applications, databases, and primary and redundant servers; Maintains all various applications, databases, and servers that make up the Building Automation Systems through all stages of the systems lifecycle;  Maintains complex schedule of patches and upgrades while maintaining service; Manages a complex schedule for sequencing patches and versions of the Building Automation Systems across multiple instances while minimizing the impact on customers; Provides in-the-field assistance and training as needed; Assists in the design and engineering of control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents; Assists with troubleshooting complex issues performing network, database, and system troubleshooting, and emergency repair programming when needed; and Assists with monitoring, advising, and directing the repair, replacement, and proper configuration/setup of BAS system components (e.g., actuators, sensors, etc.) by in-house and/or contract personnel.

Building Access Controls System Administrator 

Manages the security of the Building Access Controls System, which includes all various applications, databases, and primary and redundant servers; Maintains the Building Access Controls System – including primary and redundant servers, OS, databases, applications, and backups; Oversees the security of users and system access to the Building Access System. Ensures user and level of access are appropriate;  Ensures compliance with all CDC, USDA, Commonwealth and Mason policies; Maintains a highly secure environment for all components of the Building Access System; Establishes robust monitoring and audit controls for the Building Access System; Manages access requests (new, modifications, and deactivations) in a timely manner; and Provides prompt ad-hoc reporting for any data requests. 

Select Agent System Administrator

Manages the Select Agent System, which includes all various applications, databases, and primary and redundant servers; Maintains the Select Agent Tracking System – including primary and redundant servers, OS, web server, databases, applications, and backups; Oversees the security of users and system access to the Select Agent System and ensures user and level of access are appropriate;  Ensures compliance with all CDC, USDA, Commonwealth and Mason policies; Maintains a highly secure environment for all components of the Select Agent Tracking System; Establishes robust monitoring and audit controls for the Select Agent Database; Manages access requests (new, modifications, and deactivations) in a timely manner; Provides primary user support including initial and ongoing training; and Provides prompt ad-hoc reporting for any data requests.

Video Monitoring and other IT Support 

Manages the security of the Building Automation Systems, which includes all various applications, databases, and servers across multiple installations; Provides IT support and liaison with University Life for IT issues with the Video Monitoring system; Provides IT support for Mason Facilities hardware and user support; Ensures IT compliance with all Commonwealth and Mason policies; Coordinates BRL user access with University Life; Troubleshoots minor technical issues and coordinate with University Life when greater assistance is needed; Provides hardware and software support for Facilities IT Staff at the BRL; and Uses Facilities IT Ticket System to track all issues and assistance provided. 

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; Experience in maintaining Building Automation or administrator-level of other enterprise systems, servers, and databases; Demonstrated knowledge of energy management concepts, utilities, building systems, DDC control systems, computer software, hardware, and maintaining database servers; Knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, database software, and of Building Automation Systems; and Valid driver's license; must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred hands-on management of building automation software; Knowledge and use of Siemens Desigo or Apogee building automation systems; and CompTIA Server+ or A+, Microsoft Azure Administrator or MCSE, MCSA: SQL Server 2012/14, completion of Desigo CC Master Operator Training Path. 

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Building Systems Engineer at ; complete and submit the online application; and provide a resume and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Posting Open Date:  November 7, 2023

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  November 21, 2023

Open Until Filled?: Yes

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