BMS Commissioning Engineer

Location: Dublin, Ireland (with potential travel across Europe)
Salary: Competitive + Overtime/Benefits (DOE)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a leading automation and control integration solution provider founded in the USA in 1998. They deliver complex building automation, controls, and systems integration projects across Ireland and Europe, supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and mission-critical environments.

With a strong project pipeline and expanding European operations, they continue to invest heavily in engineering talent. We have successfully placed more than 10 professionals with this client, highlighting their reputation for employee development, technical excellence, and long-term career opportunities.

The Role

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a BMS Commissioning Engineer to join their Dublin-based team. The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning, testing, fault-finding, and optimisation of Building Management Systems and integrated control solutions across a variety of projects throughout Ireland and Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on commissioning work, technical problem-solving, and exposure to advanced automation and controls technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission BMS and integrated control systems on new-build and existing facilities.
• Perform point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system validation.
• Diagnose and resolve commissioning, controls, and integration issues.
• Configure and optimise control strategies, graphics, alarms, and trending functions.
• Work closely with project managers, controls engineers, subcontractors, and end clients.
• Support integration with HVAC systems, PLCs, SCADA platforms, and third-party equipment.
• Produce commissioning documentation, test sheets, and handover reports.
• Participate in site acceptance testing (SAT) and client demonstrations.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with technical specifications and programme requirements.
• Support occasional out-of-hours work where project demands require.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience commissioning Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong understanding of HVAC controls, field devices, and associated building services systems.
• Experience with fault-finding, troubleshooting, and system optimisation.
• Familiarity with PLC integrations and communication protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland and Europe as required.

Desirable

• Experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Trend
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Siemens
  • Ignition
  • Schneider Electric / EcoStruxure
• Experience within data centres, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, commercial buildings, or other critical environments.
• Full driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience and technical capability.
• Overtime opportunities and project-related allowances where applicable.
• Exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects across Europe.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression within a global automation and integration specialist.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineering and project delivery teams.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and technically capable commissioning engineer with a passion for controls, automation, and building technologies. The client is looking for someone who can work collaboratively, communicate effectively with clients and project teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex engineering projects while continuing to develop their technical expertise.