Facilities Equipment Engr 4

Engineering

Facilities Equipment Engr 4 Charleston, SC Posted: 5/14/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

217800

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

28 wks

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Equipment Engineer 4, in Charleston, SC. Job ID#217800

LOCATION OPTIONS:

Charleston, SC

Berkeley, MO

Huntsville, AL

Ridley Park, PA

Job Description:

The selected candidates will be responsible for providing direct support to the Operational Technology Team and Program Manager for the Connected Asset System. This role serves as a subject matter expert in supporting Building & Infrastructure controls and automation systems.

Position Responsibilities:

Support technical troubleshooting and remediation for Building Management Systems / Building Automation Systems, including controllers, field devices, sensors, and system integrations.

Analyze and resolve BMS alarms, faults, and unattended conditions; determine root cause (software, hardware, instrumentation, network) and implement corrective actions to reduce nuisance alarms and false trips.

Support nationwide rollout and integration of the enterprise SCADA platform for building and infrastructure monitoring; analyze configuration and connectivity issues and coordinate fixes.

Evaluate integrations between BMS/SCADA and enterprise systems (IT/OT interfaces, fault management, analytic platforms, CMMS) to ensure reliable data flow and operational visibility.

Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and protocols (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP) including use of network analyzers and diagnostic tools.

Review, understand, and update technical documentation: sequence of operations, as-built control diagrams, network architecture, configuration standards, and test/commissioning reports.

Produce monthly reports for leadership on system performance, incident resolution, corrective actions taken, trends in alarms/faults, and planned activities.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, facilities, production, IT/cybersecurity, suppliers, and vendors) to support strategic initiatives and deliver projects on schedule.

Provide contractor oversight and technical direction to third-party integrators and service providers; evaluate vendor work and ensure adherence to standards.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to foster collaboration and support business objectives.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) - electrical/manufacturing engineering preferred

8+ years' related engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

8+ years of experience as a controls engineer working with Building Automation Systems, Building and Equipment Controllers and SCADA systems

8+ years of Experience working with modern communication protocols: Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet

5+ years of experience in troubleshooting Industrial Communication Networks utilizing network analyzing software and tools.

5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners

5+ years of experience leading or managing initiatives that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams

Experience in any of the following Building Controls Platforms: Honeywell, Johnson Controls (Metasys), Siemens AG (Desigo), Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure), Trane.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

10+ years' related engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Experience supporting production, facilities management, supply chain, IT or related business functions

5+ years of experience in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems and Controls.

Experience of managing Technical Contractors and Contract resources.

Demonstrated experience in the execution of controls projects from concept development through commissioning and ramp-up

Experience with advanced and AI based analytics software and tools.

Travel:

This is a hybrid position, requiring up to 25% travel.

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled