Mid Level Control Systems Engineer Jobs
Mid level control systems engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own automation projects end to end, make design decisions with limited oversight, and bring less experienced teammates up to speed. Hiring runs across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with most roles on-site or hybrid, and employers like RoviSys Building Technologies, Thermo Systems, and Knapp competing for engineers at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
UPMC Corporate Facilities Maintenance and Engineering is hiring a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Tech to join our team! This role will work varied days, which will include weekend and holidays. The position will work a variety of shifts, including daylight, evening and overnight hours. At times, the position can require travel to other UPMC Facilities as needed.
The role will be supervising and monitoring building environmental systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, students and team members in all UPMC Corporate system facilities infrastructures. As well as serving as redundancy for coordinating activities of city fire, police departments, and/or other local government officials with UPMC staff during emergencies.
We are looking for someone strategic, thrives in fast-paced, enjoys a variety of tasks and has prior experience within HVAC. If this sounds exciting to you, look no further and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Provide support of 24/7/365 surveillance of and troubleshoot failures of building systems, fire systems, safety systems and climate control systems through data displays in the command center.
- Collaborate and communicate with the engineers in the field to resolve failures immediately.
- Consult and coordinate with security, dispatch, and facilities members in non-routine situations.
- Serve as communication liaison between UPMC on-call and dispatch team, city fire, police, and contractors during emergencies and/or when unresolved problems arise. Recommend corrective action when appropriate through UPMC Facilities work order system. Evaluate conflicting information, document, and initiate action to resolve in a timely manner.
- Serve as a redundancy for maintaining trends or data to meet compliance requirements.
- Advise UPMC system facilities compliance team on adverse trends and potential problems. Recommend corrective action and notify the appropriate personnel when out of compliance. Maintain the data integrity such as logs and records related to compliance.
- Initiate work orders for repairs found necessary during routine activities. Open the work orders through UPMC Facilities work order system.
- Troubleshoot and perform operational checks of infrastructure systems through fault detection diagnostics, including but not limited to building automation system, pneumatic tube system, and others.
- Work closely with the engineers on the installation and programming of building systems during any construction projects.
- Use software engineering tools and a thorough understanding of HVAC systems to service the programmable controllers.
- Present knowledge of all emergency procedures. Advise UPMC team in following these procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required.
- Apprenticeship and/or trade school training in electrical or mechanical maintenance preferred.
- HVAC background preferred. Four (4) years of experience in maintenance required.
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
- Knowledge of standard fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of direct digital building systems control.
- Ability to quickly analyze problems and initiate corrective action in an emergency. Knowledge of BACnet control systems required.
- Knowledge of Siemens, Automated Logic, and Voltec Control System and Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System a plus.
- Strong computer and analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to interpret or read blueprints.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
INTRODUCTION
UPMC Corporate Facilities Maintenance and Engineering is hiring a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Tech to join our team! This role will work varied days, which will include weekend and holidays. The position will work a variety of shifts, including daylight, evening and overnight hours. At times, the position can require travel to other UPMC Facilities as needed.
The role will be supervising and monitoring building environmental systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, students and team members in all UPMC Corporate system facilities infrastructures. As well as serving as redundancy for coordinating activities of city fire, police departments, and/or other local government officials with UPMC staff during emergencies.
We are looking for someone strategic, thrives in fast-paced, enjoys a variety of tasks and has prior experience within HVAC. If this sounds exciting to you, look no further and apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Provide support of 24/7/365 surveillance of and troubleshoot failures of building systems, fire systems, safety systems and climate control systems through data displays in the command center.
- Collaborate and communicate with the engineers in the field to resolve failures immediately.
- Consult and coordinate with security, dispatch, and facilities members in non-routine situations.
- Serve as communication liaison between UPMC on-call and dispatch team, city fire, police, and contractors during emergencies and/or when unresolved problems arise. Recommend corrective action when appropriate through UPMC Facilities work order system. Evaluate conflicting information, document, and initiate action to resolve in a timely manner.
- Serve as a redundancy for maintaining trends or data to meet compliance requirements.
- Advise UPMC system facilities compliance team on adverse trends and potential problems. Recommend corrective action and notify the appropriate personnel when out of compliance. Maintain the data integrity such as logs and records related to compliance.
- Initiate work orders for repairs found necessary during routine activities. Open the work orders through UPMC Facilities work order system.
- Troubleshoot and perform operational checks of infrastructure systems through fault detection diagnostics, including but not limited to building automation system, pneumatic tube system, and others.
- Work closely with the engineers on the installation and programming of building systems during any construction projects.
- Use software engineering tools and a thorough understanding of HVAC systems to service the programmable controllers.
- Present knowledge of all emergency procedures. Advise UPMC team in following these procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma required.
- Apprenticeship and/or trade school training in electrical or mechanical maintenance preferred.
- HVAC background preferred. Four (4) years of experience in maintenance required.
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
- Knowledge of standard fire safety systems and emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of direct digital building systems control.
- Ability to quickly analyze problems and initiate corrective action in an emergency. Knowledge of BACnet control systems required.
- Knowledge of Siemens, Automated Logic, and Voltec Control System and Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System a plus.
- Strong computer and analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to interpret or read blueprints.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Mid Level Control Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level control systems engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you drove PLC programming, HMI development, or control loop tuning from requirements through commissioning with minimal supervision. Emphasize the systems you've improved, the problems you diagnosed independently, and any cross-functional work with electrical or mechanical teams. Concrete outcomes, such as reduced downtime or improved cycle times, make your application stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level control systems engineers?
Companies hiring mid level control systems engineers right now include RoviSys Building Technologies, Thermo Systems, and Knapp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large industrial manufacturers and engineering services firms as well as specialized automation integrators, all of whom need engineers who can run projects with limited hand-holding.
Are there remote mid level control systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is more site-dependent than many engineering disciplines. About 10% of mid level control systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to favor design, simulation, and programming work that doesn't require physical access to equipment. Commissioning and startup phases almost always require on-site presence even in otherwise flexible roles.
How do I move up to a mid level control systems engineer role?
The transition from entry level to mid level is built on taking progressive ownership. Early-career engineers grow by moving from executing tasks under close supervision to leading discrete project scopes, like designing a control panel from spec or commissioning a conveyor system independently. Building depth in a specific platform, earning a relevant certification, and demonstrating measurable results on real systems signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level control systems engineers?
Mid Level control systems engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run complex automated production environments where engineers who can own a control system upgrade or integration project deliver direct operational value.