Commissioning Project Manager – Buffalo, NY

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Manager to lead mission-critical and commercial commissioning projects in the Buffalo, NY area. This role will oversee project execution from planning through turnover, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and delivered to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commissioning scope, schedules, budgets, and client deliverables.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems.
• Lead project meetings with owners, contractors, vendors, and design teams.
• Oversee functional testing, issue resolution, deficiency tracking, and final turnover.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with commissioning plans and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commissioning, construction, or project management experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, controls, and building systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and client-facing projects.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Data center, healthcare, higher education, or mission-critical facility experience is a plus.

Location: Buffalo, NY
Travel: Regional travel as required

Join a growing team delivering high-performance facilities and critical infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Data Center Commissioning Engineer

A leading hyperscale data center developer is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of mission-critical facilities from construction through operational handover. This role will lead commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, BMS, EPMS, and integrated systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute commissioning activities, including FATs, SATs, integrated systems testing (IST), and final turnover.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, design teams, and operations stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Validate electrical and mechanical system performance, controls integration, alarms, sequences of operation, and redundancy strategies.
• Support issue resolution, troubleshooting, and deficiency management during commissioning and startup.
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test procedures, reports, and turnover packages.

Qualifications:

• Experience commissioning mission-critical data centers or other high-availability facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, mechanical/HVAC systems, BMS, EPMS, and controls systems.
• Background in testing, troubleshooting, startup, and integrated systems validation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization delivering some of the industry's most advanced data center facilities.

Controls Engineer 

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission industrial automation and control systems. The role involves PLC/HMI development, system integration, troubleshooting, commissioning support, and technical documentation across industrial and energy-related applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test PLC and HMI software.
• Configure industrial communication networks and protocols.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and startup support.
• Produce technical documentation, including specifications, I/O lists, and engineering reports.
• Support hardware selection, control panel design, and sensor integration.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues remotely and on-site.
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Provide customer training and technical support.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Ability to read electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in industrial environments.

Desirable

• Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, energy, or process industries.
• Commissioning and startup experience.
• Familiarity with variable speed drives and industrial equipment integration.

Director, Data Center Systems Architecture | Cooling Solutions | $275K - $325K + 25% bonus + LTI | Remote

Are you a systems engineering leader with deep expertise in data center cooling technologies and a passion for shaping the future of hyperscale infrastructure?

My client is seeking a Senior Director, Data Center Systems Architecture to define and drive the technical vision behind next-generation cooling solutions for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers. This is a highly strategic role focused on translating emerging market trends, customer requirements, and industry innovation into differentiated products, scalable platforms, and global solutions.

Working at the intersection of engineering, product management, and customer engagement, you will play a pivotal role in developing the technologies that support the rapid growth of AI, high-density computing, and mission-critical digital infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Analyze emerging trends in data center design, operation, AI infrastructure, and thermal management technologies.
• Engage directly with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise customers to understand evolving cooling and infrastructure requirements.
• Evaluate competitive technologies and identify opportunities for product and system differentiation.
• Develop long-term product and solutions strategies aligned with market demands and customer needs.
• Define end-to-end system architectures and establish system-level technical requirements.
• Translate system requirements into detailed sub-system specifications across product portfolios.
• Drive the development of scalable global platforms and solutions that can be deployed across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, commercial teams, and external stakeholders to deliver innovative customer-centric solutions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across a matrixed global organization to ensure technical alignment and successful execution.
• Support the development of next-generation cooling technologies designed for high-density and AI-driven data center environments.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience within complex technical environments.
• 8+ years supporting data center customers and cooling system solutions.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure, HVAC systems, thermal management, and data center operations.
• Experience developing system architectures and translating customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across engineering, product, and commercial organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate fast-paced, highly technical environments.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with hyperscale operators, colocation providers, or large-scale data center customers is highly desirable.

Edison Smart is actively seeking an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Manager to join our client's growing team in Austin, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of building automation and smart building projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, industrial, and mission-critical facilities throughout the Texas region.

The BAS Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of controls and automation projects from project award through commissioning and closeout. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of HVAC controls and building automation systems, combined with proven project management and client-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Building Automation System (BAS) projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from kickoff to project completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, consulting engineers, subcontractors, field technicians, and internal engineering teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, change orders, invoicing, and cost controls.
• Oversee equipment procurement, submittals, project execution, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Support field teams with technical and project-related challenges during implementation.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for future business growth.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and project specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing Building Automation Systems, HVAC Controls, or Smart Building projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls sequences, commissioning processes, and building operations.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Alerton, Distech, or similar.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based building automation networks.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate field and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Automation, or a related technical field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education, manufacturing, or data center projects.
• Familiarity with energy management systems and smart building technologies.

Edison Smart is actively seeking an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Manager to join our client's growing team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of building automation and smart building projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, industrial, and mission-critical facilities across the Carolinas.

The BAS Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of controls and automation projects from project award through commissioning and closeout. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of HVAC controls and building automation systems, combined with proven project management and client-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Building Automation System (BAS) projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from kickoff to project completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, consulting engineers, subcontractors, field technicians, and internal engineering teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, change orders, invoicing, and cost controls.
• Oversee equipment procurement, submittals, project execution, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements.
• Support field teams with technical and project-related challenges during implementation.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for future business growth.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and project specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing Building Automation Systems, HVAC Controls, or Smart Building projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls sequences, commissioning processes, and building operations.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Alerton, Distech, or similar.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based building automation networks.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate field and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Automation, or a related technical field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education, manufacturing, or data center projects.
• Familiarity with energy management systems and smart building technologies.

Edison Smart is actively seeking an experienced BAS Controls Technician to join our client's growing team in the Boston area. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading building automation provider supporting commercial, healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and mission-critical facilities throughout the region.

The BAS Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in controls systems, HVAC equipment, and building operations, along with a customer-focused approach to service and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems.
• Perform point-to-point checkout, startup, testing, and system verification activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and network-related controls issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and system optimization to improve building performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, control schematics, sequences of operation, and technical documentation.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot controllers, sensors, actuators, and field devices.
• Support project teams during system installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Train customers and end-users on system operation and functionality.
• Document service activities, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company and customer standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with Building Automation Systems, HVAC Controls, or related building technologies.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, control sequences, and building operations.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting BAS systems in commercial or institutional facilities.
• Familiarity with BAS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Tridium Niagara, Distech, Alerton, or similar.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP-based building automation networks.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally to customer sites throughout the Greater Boston area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Niagara Certification or manufacturer-specific controls certifications.
• Experience supporting healthcare, higher education, life sciences, laboratory, or data center environments.
• Electrical or HVAC technical training, associate degree, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with retrofits, upgrades, and system integration projects.

Edison Smart is actively seeking an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Manager to join our client's growing team. This is a remote position supporting projects across the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia market, requiring 20% travel to customer sites.

The BAS Project Manager will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of building automation and controls projects from project kickoff through commissioning and closeout. This role is ideal for a motivated Project Manager with a strong background in HVAC controls, smart buildings, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Building Automation System (BAS) projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource planning, procurement, and project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, consulting engineers, subcontractors, field technicians, and internal teams.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and milestones.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, change orders, invoicing, and cost controls.
• Ensure successful installation, programming, integration, commissioning, and turnover of BAS projects.
• Support field teams during project execution and troubleshoot project-related issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and project partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within Building Automation Systems, HVAC Controls, or Smart Building Technologies.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls sequences, system integration, and commissioning processes.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a client-facing environment.
• Familiarity with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Distech, or similar.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and other building automation communication protocols.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Experience supporting federal, government, healthcare, higher education, data center, or mission-critical facilities.
• Exposure to energy management, analytics, and smart building technologies.

Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Duration: 6-12 Months + Extension

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Manager to support the delivery of hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commissioning process from design review through to Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and project handover, ensuring all activities are delivered safely, on schedule, and in line with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Level 1-5 commissioning activities across multiple project phases.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and project handover activities.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and commissioning deliverables.

Requirements:

• Previous data center commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Experience managing commissioning teams and client relationships.
• Ability to work within fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

If you believe you will be a suitable fit, please send your CV to the following email: bobby.goodchild@edisonsmart.com

Business Development Representative (German Speaking)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Location: Heathrow (Hybrid) or Germany (remote)

Industry: Cyber / Software

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting
• Research target accounts and identify key decision-makers
• Execute multi-channel outreach including calls, email, and LinkedIn
• Partner with Account Executives to build pipeline across German-speaking territories
• Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline records
• Achieve activity and meeting targets

Key Requirements

• Fluent German speaker
• 1+ years of sales, SDR/BDR, or lead generation experience
• Experience using CRM or sales engagement tools
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Motivated, resilient, and target-driven
• Interest in building a long-term career in sales