Job Description Senior Building Automation Engineer Location: Germany (Frankfurt region) Type: Permanent Overview A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Automation Engineer to support the delivery of complex, high-performance projects across mission-critical and commercial environments. This role sits within a multidisciplinary team and focuses on the design, integration, and optimisation of building automation systems, with a strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and system interoperability. You will play a key role in bridging engineering design and real-world system performance, working closely with project teams, clients, and specialist contractors. Key Responsibilities Design and specify Building Management Systems (BMS) / Building Automation (GA) for large-scale projects Develop system architectures, control strategies, and sequences of operation Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and IT disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions Support system integration, interoperability, and open protocol implementation (e.g. BACnet, Modbus, KNX) Review technical submissions, drawings, and vendor designs Contribute to commissioning, testing, and performance validation Provide technical input across design, delivery, and handover phases Engage with clients to ensure systems meet operational and performance requirements Requirements Strong experience in building automation / BMS engineering within complex environments Proven track record in system design, integration, and delivery Experience with open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX (others advantageous) Solid understanding of HVAC systems and their interaction with BMS Experience working on large-scale or mission-critical projects (data centres highly desirable) Ability to work across both design and delivery phases Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills What’s on Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex projects Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure and mission-critical systems Clear progression within a globally recognised consultancy Ideal Profile Hands-on engineer with a strong grasp of both system architecture and implementation Comfortable operating across design, coordination, and delivery Interested in moving beyond pure consulting into practical engineering impact