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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for smart building in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Smart Building job involves managing and optimizing building systems using advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and automation. Professionals in this field work on integrating smart lighting, HVAC, security, and energy management to improve efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort. Roles can vary from IoT engineers and facility managers to data analysts and cybersecurity specialists. These jobs require a mix of technical expertise and problem-solving skills to enhance building performance.

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Smart Building professionals typically spend their days monitoring and optimizing building automation systems, analyzing energy usage data, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Responsibilities may also include collaborating with maintenance staff, IT teams, and external vendors to integrate new technologies or resolve system faults. Regular tasks can involve conducting system audits, programming control sequences, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. This dynamic role often requires proactive problem-solving and staying updated on the latest advancements in smart building technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Smart Building position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Smart Building Specialist role, you need expertise in building automation systems (BAS), energy management, and facilities engineering, typically supported by a background in electrical, mechanical, or IT fields. Familiarity with platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Schneider Electric, and certifications like LEED, CEM, or BACnet training are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset help you resolve technical issues and coordinate with facilities teams and tenants. These skills are essential for optimizing building performance, reducing costs, and ensuring a comfortable, safe working environment.

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Infographic showing various Smart Building job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,146 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
BMS/Smart Building Engineer - Senior - Supervising

BMS/Smart Building Engineer - Senior - Supervising

Syska Hennessy Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical smart and mission-critical buildings that include high performance mechanical and electrical systems. We are currently 3 seeking a performance-driven, highly motivated BMS Control System/Smart Building Engineer - Senior - Supervising for our Chicago, IL or our Los Angeles, CA, or San Diego, CA, or Charlotte, NC, or Richmond, VA, or Washington D.C. or Dallas, TX or Hamilton, NJ office.
The ideal candidate will have the diverse experience required to bring intelligent and sustainable facilities to life to include but not limited to understanding "future-enabling" trends toward converged networks and IoT technology to promote occupant wellness. This role will collaborate with the national ICT team to grow local Syska services by seeking new business opportunities and leveraging the firm's holistic smart technology-centric competitive edge.
Job Responsibilities:
As the lead BMS Consultant, you will build a staff, coordinate the execution of all instrumentation and controls support activities, and maintain internal and external client satisfaction. You will be responsible for managing assigned project team members as they prepare controls design drawings and integrated systems specifications for Aviation, Critical Facilities, Financial, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and various other markets the firm is active within.
The position might require travel to sites throughout the US and provide the opportunity to interface directly with internal clients at other Syska offices and client personnel at state-of-the-art facilities.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Prepare drawings, specifications and perform system design calculations
  • Select equipment for use in building systems and write reports
  • Assist clients in vendor leveling/selection/procurement of "best of breed" solutions
  • Attend project meetings while Interfacing with clients and contractors
  • Interface with internal PICs, PMs, site leaders, and practice area leaders
  • Closely work with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing project design team
  • Manage quality control and resource management
  • Support business development activities and client relationship management
  • Financial management of projects assigned to you
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date BMS processes and standards
  • Performance management of direct team reports
  • Collaborate with leadership for hiring activities

Job Requirements:
We are looking for a Lead BMS consultant who can oversee all efforts for the clients, demonstrating an understanding of owner/client big-picture business strategies and revenue goals, as well as the ability to foresee challenges. To succeed in this role, your technical expertise must be complemented by self-motivation, relationship building skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in BMS/EPMS/DCIM/SCADA systems design, implementation, and operations.
Additional requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred
  • 7+- 12+ years' experience working in HVAC controls industry as a consultant, contractor, or HVAC engineer with controls design responsibilities.
  • Thorough knowledge of HVAC/electrical instrumentation design and building control sequence of operations
  • Knowledge of building IT infrastructure and the basic understanding of other low voltage technologies, lighting control systems, and fire alarm systems
  • Understanding of smart building technology convergence and low-voltage sub-system integration for IT and parallel OT network Infrastructure design
  • Knowledge of Building Analytical Software platforms, rules, formulas, dashboards to identify anomalies and energy conservation measures for specifying and designing smart commercial and industrial facilities.
  • Effective team player; ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Excellent organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Candidate with good communication skills and recent industry publications (Presentations, Webinars, Trade Publications), a plus
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE), a plus but not a requirement
  • Active involvement with ASHRAE, CABA and other organizations, a plus

Benefits:
As a BMS consultant with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be a part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:
  • Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
  • 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
  • Training and professional development courses
  • Professional development incentive bonuses
  • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
  • Transit/parking employer stipend
  • ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.
The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate's experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.
California Pay range
$104,953-$177,793 USD
The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate's experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.
Chicago Pay Range
$104,953-$168,173 USD
The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate's experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.
Syska wide Pay Range
$93,292-$177,793 USD

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