Contract Opportunity – Building Automation Engineer
Foster City, CA
6+ Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extension)
Hands-On Technical Leadership Role
Pay Range: $80/hr. To $90/hr.
We are actively seeking a highly skilled Building Automation Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity supporting three newly built R&D facilities, with future expansion into GMP-controlled environments. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical environment and enjoys solving complex automation challenges.
This is not a desk-only management role—approximately 95% hands-on, focused on system documentation, PLC programming, troubleshooting, optimization, and implementation of advanced Building Management Systems (BMS).
You will work alongside a strong internal automation team and play a critical role in maintaining highly reliable campus-wide automation operations.
Job Description
- Own and support building automation operations with a target of 99.997% uptime
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation)
- Support and optimize HVAC, lighting, and environmental monitoring systems
- Configure and manage Ignition SCADA systems and support PI Historian data trending
- Review, deploy, and improve PLC-based Building Management Systems across multiple facilities
- Partner with mechanics, end users, sustainability teams, and facility operations
- Prepare automation systems for GMP compliance and future regulated operations
- Coordinate with contractors, commissioning teams, and validation groups
- Create documentation including SOPs, system specs, change controls, and user guides
- Mentor team members while maintaining strong individual technical ownership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on Building Automation / Controls experience
- Strong experience with Allen Bradley + Rockwell PLC platforms
- Experience supporting large-scale Ignition SCADA systems
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, cleanroom environments, and facility compliance
- Familiarity with protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC
- Ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred Experience
- GMP / regulated facility experience
- Siemens Desigo / Insight experience
- Validation knowledge (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- PI Historian experience
- Commissioning and calibration background
- IT/OT integration and industrial cybersecurity knowledge
- Certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or BAS credentials are a plus
