The Company VAE Group is a Tier 1 building solutions company and one of Australasia largest commercial HVAC companies with over 380 employees and 12 office locations in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea . We maintain a leading edge in the market by providing Smarter HVAC Solutions with a promise of ‘Built in Certainty’ every time and constantly innovating better solutions through the diverse Automation and Technology Team . Beyond HVAC, our specialised team focuses on creating full Integrated Building Platforms to unlock a wealth of data that is typically inaccessible. Job Description What we offer Competitive salary and benefit package Car Allowance Financial Wellness Programs Electronic tablet Mobile Phone Uniforms Flexible Working Environment Great team culture – team sports, regular social activities, family friendly Strong Safety Focus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – immediate family included The Responsibilities Reporting to the Engineering Manager and based in Cairns , the Senior BMS Applications Engineer will lead the engineering delivery of projects across all stages, from solution design to commissioning, with a primary focus on Building Management projects. Your work will span various sectors, including VAE Mechanical projects, commercial buildings, government projects, and refurbishments. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders such as Project Managers, Mechanical Contractors, Builders, and Suppliers to ensure smooth project execution. Some of the key responsibilities will include: Participate in sales design reviews, analyze project requirements, and generate sales estimates. Evaluate customer sites for installation needs, design installations, and produce dilapidation reports. Design, implement, and document Building Management System (BMS) controls. Create functional descriptions, specifications, points lists, schedules, system architectures, and other topologies. Prepare construction correspondence such as submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs). Plan and schedule project execution, provide status updates on all assigned tasks, and demonstrate the ability to work independently. Offer technical guidance to project team members. Record and communicate all technical issues or risks to the relevant stakeholders. Ensure the project’s commissioning, testing, and final tuning are completed on time and documented. Manage the budget related to engineering. Coordinate with subcontractors and manage all technical aspects of your assigned projects. Desired Skills and Experience What we are looking for The successful candidate will demonstrate their work experience in similar roles, a solid understanding of HVAC fundamentals and equipment and BMS controls, and the following attributes: 5 years plus of BMS/HVAC Project work in the construction and or service industry. Tertiary or trade qualification in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Systems, or Computer Science (or related discipline). Past experience integrating systems with electrical, hydraulic, fire, vertical transport, security, CCTV, mechanical, IT and other systems via BACnet, MODBus, LON, OPC, SNMP, API, MQTT and web services; Experience working with IP Networks / ICT systems in relevant applications. Experience in writing code applications and marcos using in VB or similar (desirable) Commercial application of design to meet both clients’ requirements and budget/s Excellent Team player as well as able to work independently. Tridium Niagara (preferred) or similar experience. DISTECH Controls experience (desirable). Restricted Electrical Licence. Valid Drivers Licence. Highly proficient in all MS Office applications Culture Most importantly the candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the VAE company values of Energy, Synergy and Success . We are proud of the VAE Group culture and it is key to the company's significant growth & low employee turnover. If what we provide is what you are looking for, please apply and join us at VAE Diversity & Inclusion At VAE we commit to building and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. We provide equal opportunities for great people from variety of backgrounds & cultures as we believe our diverse and engaging workforce drives innovation. We’re searching for like-minded people that complement our core principles and company culture. If problem-solving and innovation are motivational to you, a career with VAE Group will provide these opportunities.