Summary

The EMS Engineer – Senior Leader is a hybrid senior engineering role that combines advanced technical production with departmental leadership in standards development, quality assurance, and personnel training. This position operates under the direction of the Engineering Manager or EMS Operations Manager and is responsible for ensuring all engineering output aligns with the company’s Installation and Commissioning Standards.

The Senior Leader performs high-level project engineering work across Automated Logic (ALC) and Distech product lines while driving continuous improvement in engineering processes, design standards, and team capabilities. This role encompasses all responsibilities of the EMS Engineer – Levels I, II, and III, with additional accountability for technical leadership, mentoring, and quality oversight.

The Senior Leader serves as one of two primary technical resources for the engineering department. All engineering-related questions, issues, and escalations should first be directed to either the EMS Engineer – Senior Leader or the EMS Engineering Manager for resolution.

Responsibilities

• Execute all production and technical duties outlined for EMS Engineer Levels I, II, and III.

• Apply expert-level understanding of energy management systems, building automation, and control protocols across ALC and Distech platforms.

• Ensure all engineering deliverables—submittals, programming, graphics, and documentation—meet internal quality, accuracy, and compliance standards.

• Review, simulate, and validate all outgoing product data and system logic prior to transmission or release.

• Maintain consistent communication with the Engineering Manager and/or EMS Operations Manager, providing updates on progress, challenges, and team performance.

• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, initiative, and technical excellence in every aspect of the role.

• Teach, mentor, and enforce adherence to company Engineering Standards across both ALC and Distech systems.

• Evaluate project performance through established benchmarks and provide feedback or corrective guidance as needed.

• Understand project scopes and delegate tasks effectively to ensure efficient use of personnel and timely project completion.

• Engage team members in decision-making, promoting collaboration and leveraging collective expertise.

• Share responsibility with the Engineering Manager for quality assurance (QA/QC) reviews of outgoing engineering work, maintaining regular availability for inspections and validation.

• Develop and maintain a structured training program for the engineering team, including both scheduled and ad-hoc (pop-up) sessions, delivered in-person or virtually.

• Identify critical training topics based on observed needs or emerging technologies and coordinate schedules with management.

• Track and report overall team development progress to the Engineering and Operations Managers, suggesting adjustments as needed.

• Apply comprehensive technical expertise from previous EMS engineering levels to ensure project accuracy, efficiency, and quality.

• Foster a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment, both in-office and remotely.

• Develop detailed project schedules and milestones, and communicate key updates, breakthroughs, or challenges to leadership in real time.

• Lead team and project meetings effectively, facilitating constructive discussions and promoting cross-functional alignment.

• Stay informed of product updates, software changes, and new technologies from Automated Logic Corporation, Distech, and related manufacturers.

• Integrate new products, strategies, and designs into company engineering standards and communicate updates to the team.

• Collaborate closely with Field Operations, Project Management, and Technician teams to ensure seamless project execution and knowledge sharing.

• Support departmental initiatives to improve processes, efficiency, and overall engineering performance.