Global BAS & Controls Manager
Job in
Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois, 60065, USA
Listed on 2026-10-25
Listing for:
UL Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This role will serve as the technical leader for building controls, HVAC automation, and operational technology systems while partnering closely with Facilities Operations, Engineering, IT, Security, Sustainability, and Capital Projects teams.
The successful candidate will help drive BAS standardization, support major facility modernization projects, improve building performance, and provide technical leadership for controls-related initiatives across a diverse portfolio of office, laboratory, and industrial facilities.
Why This Role Is Unique:
This position supports one of the most complex facility portfolios in the industry, including:
Corporate headquarters and laboratory facilities
Advanced HVAC and environmental control systems
Central utility plant infrastructure
Enterprise building automation platforms
Multi-million dollar capital improvement programs
Energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
This is an opportunity to shape the future of smart buildings and building automation within a global organization while working alongside operations, engineering, and technology leaders.
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission.
We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Our global network of 80+ laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this — we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we’re one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we’re always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you’re working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe.
Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change — in a changing world.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Automation, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
5-10 years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls, BAS/BMS systems, industrial automation, or facilities controls.
Experience with BAS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Tridium Niagara, Automated Logic, or similar systems.
Working knowledge of:
HVAC systems
Controls theoryBACnet and Modbus communications
Electrical and control systems
Building systems integration
Experience managing vendors, contractors, or controls projects.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Niagara Certification Siemens, Schneider, JCI, or Honeywell controls experience
Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, healthcare, or mission-critical facilities
Experience with energy management and building analytics platforms
Experience leading technical teams or project resources
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