Control Systems Engineer

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join the Planning, Construction & Maintenance Division.

The role involves responsibility for the management, operation, maintenance, development, and integration of building control and automation systems across the University, including HVAC, electrical systems, fire detection and suppression, energy management, elevators, access control, and CCTV systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, operate, and maintain the University’s building control and automation systems.
• Develop annual work plans for the development, adaptation, operation, and maintenance of control systems.
• Define technical requirements and specifications for dedicated control systems and ensure their integration with existing infrastructure.
• Review and approve control system designs prepared by planners and consultants.
• Support contractor selection for control systems in new construction and renovation projects.
• Provide engineering supervision for the implementation, commissioning, and integration of new control systems.
• Review project quantities, accounts, and related documentation.
• Manage maintenance frameworks and supervise contractors performing control and automation work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering; a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering is preferred.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in control and automation systems.
• Experience with HVAC control and energy management systems.
• Experience managing Building Management System (BMS) projects.
• Experience with central control software; experience with Saia, UniArt, or Sniper is an advantage.
• Experience with BMS, SCADA, HMI, and PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and TCP/IP.
• Certified Electrician license.

• If you hold an academic degree from an institution outside of Israel, you must provide an official certificate issued by the Department for the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees at the Israeli Ministry of Education.

For inquiries: [email protected]