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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · 1 month ago

Building Controls System Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is seeking a Building Controls System Engineer to join their Master Campus Planning Team. This role involves overseeing the implementation and maintenance of building controls and mechanical projects, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and reliability of systems.

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Responsibilities

In cooperation with the Director of Master Campus Planning and Construction and colleagues, assists with planning and provides technical oversight for installation of new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems identified for updates and renewal. Ensures new systems meet operational requirements, performance expectations, code compliance, and sustainability goals from the design phase through project commissioning

Develops and manages preventive maintenance and predictive failure programs to assist in the identification of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls projects for inclusion in Capital and Renewal plans. Works with vendors and contractors to obtain accurate cost estimates and technical data to support budget development and forecasting. When eligible, they administer credit and rebate opportunities tied to energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades

Manages MEP and building controls service contracts, including vendors for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, BDX, elevators, life safety systems, and fire suppression. Ensures contracted work meets Museum standards, performance expectations, environmental requirements, and all applicable codes and safety policies. Oversees procurement activities, vendor performance tracking, maintenance documentation, and compliance reporting for identified systems

Supervises and mentors HVAC/electrical staff and contractors. Works with individuals to develop and oversee work plans that ensure accountability and professional growth. Works in concert with department colleagues to provide on-the-job training across teams that strengthens technical capabilities and staff development. Fosters a culture of safety, collaboration, and operational excellence across facility teams and leads by example

Oversees the daily operations of the HVAC system through the Building Automation Controls System, analyzes maintenance/performance data, and makes timely system adjustments. Through proactive collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and the use of BDX or other analytical tools, optimizes building systems, improves performance, reduces downtime, and enhances system reliability to support the museum’s mission, visitor experience, and operational reliability

Qualification

HVAC experienceBuilding Automation ControlsMEP systems knowledgeOSHA 10 certificationJohnson Controls NiagaraSupervisory experienceDiversity appreciationAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

OSHA 10 certification (or ability to complete within one year)

Three (3) years' experience in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Building Automation Controls in a facility of comparable size and complexity

One (1) year of supervisory experience in general building or MEP maintenance and scheduling

Demonstrated broad understanding of boilers, chillers, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems

Appreciation and respect for diversity of perspective, background, and thought

High attention to detail and ability to perform a variety of tasks from light to heavy manual labor

Must be able to perform extensive work in indoor environments, to perceive space, to read documents and diagrams, and to view a computer monitor

Must be able to communicate in planning and execution of projects verbally and through written communication

Must be able to safely use equipment and materials, sit, stand, kneel and crawl

Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds of weight

Must tolerate dust in the environment and capacity to work in hot and cold working conditions

Required ability to traverse the physical plant and visit and work at multiple locations

Must possess the ability to negotiate local travel via conventional transportation

Preferred

OSHA 30 certification

Knowledge of Johnson Controls Niagara Tridium and DSC systems

Company

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is extraordinary—always! Through its world-class exhibits, the museum strives to excite and encourage family learning and curiosity by providing limitless opportunities to create memories and foster a sense of discovery.

Founded in 1925

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

201-500 employees