Senior BMS Engineer
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UQ seeks a Senior Building Management System Engineer to drive reliability and optimisation of its BMS and HVAC controls. Based at St Lucia on a full-time fixed-term contract to October 2026, the role reports to the Associate Director, Infrastructure and Sustainability and provides technical leadership across system performance, asset upgrades and lifecycle planning. Key requirements include a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with a controls component, BMS or control experience, HVAC knowledge, and the ability to translate detail into user-friendly guides. Tailor your cover letter to the About You section with concrete energy savings and lifecycle planning examples, and show independence and collaboration. Apply by uploading a resume and cover letter; applications close March 10 at 11.00pm AEST and reference R-61396.
Full-time, fixed-term position through to October 2026
Base salary will be in the range $138,006 – $145,943 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
Based at our St Lucia - Campuses
About this Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and strategically focused Senior Building Management System (BMS) Engineer to maintain the reliability, optimisation and long -term development of the University’s Building Management Systems environment. Reporting to the Associate Director, Infrastructure and Sustainability, this role provides technical leadership across system performance, lifecycle planning, asset upgrades and energy efficiency initiatives. Working within Campus Operations and closely with Project Delivery and ITS, you will take a proactive approach to continuous improvement, ensuring the resilience, sustainability and future readiness of UQ’s control systems infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Maintain reliability, optimisation and continuous improvement of UQ’s Building Management Systems and associated HVAC control systems
Support ADIS with strategic BMS asset management, long‑term planning, and budget forecasting to ensure system reliability, service quality, and spare‑parts availability.
Planning and managing BMS asset upgrades, lifecycle strategies, UQ BMS Design Standards and commissioning frameworks
Coordinate with Campus Operations and ITS to ensure maintenance quality, system integration, network management, and upgrade planning.
Provide reporting, record keeping, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to strengthen internal BMS capability across the University.
Plan and attend required shutdowns for projects, maintenance, and testing, including occasional out‑of‑hours work.
Identifying and implementing energy efficiency initiatives through advanced control strategies and system analytics
Providing high-level troubleshooting expertise and technical leadership across Campus Operations and Project Delivery teams
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts including fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities including access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
Salary packaging options
About You
A bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Process Systems Engineering or equivalent with a controls’ component, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Extensive experience in the design, installation, commissioning, operation and optimisation of Building Management Systems or industrial control systems
Strong working knowledge of HVAC plant and control strategies including AHUs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers and DX systems
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex BMS control issues and implement sustainable long-term solutions
Experience developing technical standards, documentation with the ability to translate complex information into easy-to-read user manuals, design guides, commissioning checklists, etc.
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across operational and project teams
A solid experience of building management system components and the types of algorithms used to control HVAC plant; knowledge of the key features of the Johnson Controls Metasys system would be an advantage.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Hazem Gouda, Associate Director, Infrastructure and Sustainability, at [email protected].
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Tuesday 10th March at 11.00pm AEST (R-61396).