Lead Engineer Building Automation
Posted Sep 21 (27 days ago) · Last updated Oct 16
Key facts
Lead Engineer Building Automation in Basel, supports BAS/BMS/EMS with travel up to 500 km
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- No degree required
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Requirements
- Degree (University of Applied Sciences or ETH) or Technician/HF qualification in Building Automation, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience
- Several years of experience in the design and implementation of building automation projects, ideally in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or industrial sectors
- Experience leading engineering teams or serving in a Lead Engineer role
- In-depth knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS)
- Good knowledge of Swiss standards and guidelines (SIA, SWKI, VKF) as well as relevant EN and ISO standards
- Experience in developing and evaluating automation concepts, specifications, and tender documents
- Strong understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces between building automation, HVAC, electrical systems, and process facilities
- Ability to independently analyze complex technical challenges and develop sustainable solutions
- Coaching and mentoring skills to support the professional development of Engineers and Senior Engineers
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- Willingness to travel for project-related activities within Switzerland and to client and project locations within a radius of up to 500 km
Responsibilities
- Technical leadership and coordination of building automation scopes within complex pharmaceutical, life sciences, and industrial projects throughout all project phases
- Development and definition of automation concepts, technical standards, and best practices for Building Automation, Building Management, and Environmental Monitoring Systems (BA/BMS/EMS)
- Technical leadership and coordination of building automation engineers, including support for complex technical issues and decision-making processes
- Ensuring technical integration and coordination between building automation, HVAC, electrical, IT, process, and safety systems
- Responsibility for the quality, consistency, and compliance of all building automation deliverables with applicable standards and regulations
- Review and approval of automation concepts, functional specifications, technical specifications, and engineering documentation
- Preparation of tender documentation, technical requirements, and RFQs, as well as technical evaluation of supplier proposals and development of award recommendations for our clients
- Acting as the primary technical contact for clients, project management, suppliers, and engineering disciplines in all matters related to building automation
- Supporting cost estimates, schedule planning, and technical risk management within the building automation scope
- Promoting knowledge sharing and providing coaching and mentoring to engineers within the discipline
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