Building Automation Systems Specialist

Oregon State Treasury is seeking a highly skilledBuilding Automation Systems Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible to manage and optimize the advanced building systems that support our mission-critical operations. Our Mill Creek Resiliency Buildingis one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the state, featuring integrated building automation platforms, a Schneider microgrid, and systems designed to achieve net-zero energy goals.

This position is vital to ensuring the performance, reliability, and sustainability of our facilities. This position will lead the configuration, integration, and maintenance of systems, while optimizing energy efficiency and operational resiliency. For more details about our facility's innovative design, visit theGlumac Project Page.

Job Duties Summary

Key responsibilities include:

• Building Automation System Management:

• Configure, program, and optimize the Niagara BAS platform, integrating HVAC, lighting, and other systems.

• Troubleshoot BAS network architecture, including BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP.

• Advanced Energy Systems Oversight:

• Manage the Schneider microgrid to balance energy efficiency and resiliency, including load shedding and battery energy storage.

• Monitor and optimize solar photovoltaic arrays, backup power systems, and energy usage data.

• Facility Integration and Maintenance:

• Integrate complex mechanical and electrical systems into BAS platforms.

• Collaborate with external partners to ensure ongoing commissioning and quarterly energy analyses.

• Energy Management and Reporting:

• Implement energy-saving strategies to achieve net-zero goals.

• Use predictive analytics and IoT tools to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Work Schedule

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury's Salem office . Occasional work will be performed at Treasury's office in Tigard. This position will work from the office at least one day a week with additional days in the office for facilities office coverage and other business needs.

Salary Range

$84,840 - $130,416 annually.

Job Classification

This position is classified as an Facilities Engineer 3 . This position is a SEIU represented position .

Required Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in either Civil, Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management Engineering, or Energy Management Engineering; AND four years of engineering experience.

Desired Attributes

Job Specific Attributes

• Experience with BAS Platforms, preferably Niagara and Coppertree.

• Proficiency with integrating mechanical systems, including HVAC, with BAS systems.

• Experience with advanced energy systems including microgrids and BESS.

• Experience with energy saving practices.

• Experience with non-TCP/IP network architecture and integration with TCP/IP architecture.

Core Attributes

• Respect - Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.

• Teamwork - Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.

• Flexibility - Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.

• Communication - Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.

• Initiative - Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

• Critical Thinking - Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.

• Time Management - Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.

• Attention to Detail - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

How to Apply

You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the desired attributes listed above and address the following questions in your cover letter:

• Describe a project where you programmed or configured a Niagara BAS platform to optimize building performance. What specific tasks did you perform and what was the result?

• Describe your experience designing or optimizing a Building Automation System network. What protocols (e.g. BACnet, Modbus) were involved, and how did your work improve system reliability or performance?

Please make sure the attributes and qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early, if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);

• Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;

• PERS retirement benefits;

• Support with training and development;

• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);

• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

About Oregon State Treasury

Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians.