The Facilities Controls Engineer is responsible for overseeing building systems, optimizing operations, developing project scopes, and ensuring safety compliance.
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Additional Description
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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Work Arrangement
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Facilities Controls Engineer to oversee and optimize the operation of large-scale building systems, including HVAC, water, utilities, and fire protection systems. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our facility infrastructure through advanced controls and automation. The Controls Engineer will also play a key role in developing project scopes, supporting energy conservation initiatives, and advising on the monitoring and performance of systems such as chilled water, compressed air, natural gas, and tank farms. This position requires strong coordination with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and compliant execution of facility projects.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Additional Description
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Work Arrangement
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Facilities Controls Engineer to oversee and optimize the operation of large-scale building systems, including HVAC, water, utilities, and fire protection systems. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our facility infrastructure through advanced controls and automation. The Controls Engineer will also play a key role in developing project scopes, supporting energy conservation initiatives, and advising on the monitoring and performance of systems such as chilled water, compressed air, natural gas, and tank farms. This position requires strong coordination with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and compliant execution of facility projects.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):
- Design, implement, and maintain control systems for heating, cooling, water, and utility infrastructure.
- Integrate fire protection systems into centralized control platforms.
- Collaborate with facilities and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for energy efficiency and cost savings.
- Develop and maintain documentation for control systems, including schematics, programming logic, and operational procedures.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and company standards.
- Support capital projects involving system upgrades or new installations.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- 5+ years of experience in building automation or controls engineering.
- Proficiency with control platforms such as Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, or similar.
- Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with PLC programming and SCADA systems is a plus.
- Controls experience in manufacturing environment
- PLC experience with ladder logic, and schematics
What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Top Skills
Building Automation
Control Systems
Honeywell
Hvac
Johnson Controls
Plc Programming
Scada Systems
Siemens
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