Building Systems Engineer

7 days ago


Manassas, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Department:

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Facilities organization provides facilities and facilities-related services to support the academic mission of George Mason University. We ensure that facilities are provided and available to support the institution's mission.

About the Position:

This position will be based at the Biomedical Research Lab (BRL), a 52,000 square-foot regional biocontainment laboratory to support infectious disease research and foster collaborations with other national and global laboratories.

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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • CompTIA Server+ or A+, Microsoft Azure Administrator or MCSE, MCSA: SQL Server 2012/14, completion of Desigo CC Master Operator Training Path.


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