The Digital Buildings System Engineer contributes to integrating various BMS, IoT devices, and facility management systems into a cloud platform, working across different vendors and ecosystems. This platform-agnostic role enables secure, seamless data flow for analytics, remote monitoring, and operational efficiency. The engineer collaborates with global teams across IT, security, and infrastructure, engaging with multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and diverse technologies. The role requires strong technical adaptability, quick decision-making, and effective communication to support smart, data-driven building operations.
Key Responsibilities.
The responsibilities for this role include:
To ensure smooth integration, optimization, and security of applications on cloud platforms. Troubleshoot issues, manage performance, and align cloud solutions with business objectives. Delivery of technical and some non technical (as training and knowledge allows) related engineering Services and projects for clients in accordance with the Proposal, Scope of Work (SoW) and/or Engagement Letter. Manage own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly
Building System Integration:
Assess and analyze existing building systems, including BMS, HVAC, lighting, energy, and IoT devices.
Map and document building systems architecture to ensure compatibility with cloud migration strategies.
Cloud Onboarding & Configuration:
Configure cloud infrastructure to receive and process data from various building systems.
Develop and implement data flow protocols from on-premises building systems to cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and integrity.
Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to set up required services, storage, and data processing pipelines.
Data Management & Security:
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies in data transfer and cloud storage.
Implement encryption, authentication, and access control measures to protect building and operational data.
Data Analytics and Reporting
Analyze system data to generate insights on performance, sustainability, and operations.
Prepare detailed reports on building operations for stakeholders.
Preferred knowledge of Apps Scripts
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Liaise with IT, facility management, and operations teams to understand building system requirements and constraints.
Provide technical support and training to on-site staff on cloud-based building management tools.
Testing & Troubleshooting:
Conduct pre- and post-onboarding testing to validate data integrity and system performance.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to data transmission, system compatibility, and network connectivity.
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain comprehensive documentation of onboarding processes, system configurations, and cloud settings.
Generate regular reports on onboarding status, system performance, and key metrics
FPC Responsibilities:
Represent FPC in a professional manner internally and externally, and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction for all work performed
Be an effective Digital Building Services team member, communicating with colleagues and working collectively to contribute to the development of Digital Buildings Services Group and the FPC business as a whole
Report to line manager, acting in accordance with their requests and direction and those of FPC management
Manage own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly
Act in accordance with all FPC employment policies and procedures, including FPC Employee Handbook, Health & Safety and Time and Expenses Reporting
Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by FPC Management
