INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory is one of three business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. We unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve market sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

 

Our multidisciplinary approach leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines including planning, architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering. Our Advisory capabilities provide solutions across the project life cycle along with sustainability and resilience. This offering highlights the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

 

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. Integrated Design and Advisory supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities, and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems, and critical infrastructure. We are focused on an integrated approach, informed decision-making, and innovative solutions to aggressively pursue, win, and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients.

 

Position Summary

The Senior Smart Buildings & OT Consultant is responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and implementation of advanced smart building technologies, operational technology (OT) systems, and integrated building automation solutions. This role focuses on delivering high‑performance, data‑driven, interoperable building environments that enhance operational efficiency, user experience, maintainability, and long‑term value.

The consultant will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, lead project execution, support integrated design efforts, and ensure that smart building and OT solutions are aligned with project requirements, industry standards, and client outcomes. This is not a practice‑leader or national leadership role; instead, it is a senior technical and project delivery position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead cross‑disciplinary project teams delivering Smart Building and OT design scope from concept through closeout. Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and progress tracking across all Smart Building and OT-related workstreams. Facilitate coordination between architecture, MEP, low‑voltage, IT, facility operations, and technology vendors. Ensure technical deliverables meet the project’s performance goals, quality standards, and client expectations.

2. Smart Building Systems Design & Integration

Lead the design and integration of Smart Building systems, including building automation (BMS/BAS), IoT sensors, digital infrastructure, advanced metering, analytics enablement, and space‑use technologies. Develop Division 25 specifications, integration architecture, and system interoperability requirements. Define data governance, metadata/tagging standards, and requirements for data normalization across building systems. Coordinate system interfaces and data exchange between BAS, lighting controls, metering, access control, AV, and building operations platforms.

3. Operational Technology (OT) Systems (Non‑Cyber)

Provide expertise in OT systems design, integration, and performance requirements, including:  building automation OT networks, mechanical/electrical controls, plant equipment controls, advanced metering, energy dashboards and OT telemetry, shop/plant/utility‑scale OT infrastructure. Oversee OT system architecture documentation, controller layouts, system sequences, I/O summaries, and integration requirements. Align OT system selection and implementation with project goals for maintainability, interoperability, and long‑term scalability.

4. Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise

Serve as a senior subject matter expert for Smart Building technologies, integrated building automation, OT infrastructure, and advanced building performance methodologies. Lead the development of smart system strategies, performance requirements, and outcome‑based design criteria. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to smart buildings and operational technology systems. Provide guidance on industry standards including ASHRAE, Division 25, BACnet/IP, and smart building integration best practices.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

Lead workshops, technical coordination meetings, and stakeholder alignment sessions to define operational use cases and building performance requirements. Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment. Act as the primary technical point-of-contact for Smart Building and OT project scopes.

6. Quality Assurance & Performance Validation

Oversee QA/QC of smart building and OT design documentation. Support commissioning teams by developing integration test plans, verifying system functionality, and validating performance outcomes. Ensure systems are configured to meet project goals for efficiency, user experience, resilience, and life‑cycle performance.

 

7. Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to junior and mid‑level staff. Support resource planning, task assignments, and skill development within project teams. Ability to grow the Smart Buildings practice group.

 

Qualifications

Experience

8+ years of relevant experience in building systems engineering, smart buildings, OT systems, building automation, or integrated technology consulting. Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technology integration projects in commercial, public, industrial, or mission‑critical facilities.

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. (preferred but not required) Master’s degree. (preferred but not required)

 

Preferred Credentials / Technical Knowledge

Industry‑recognized smart building or building automation credentials (e.g., BEMP, WELL AP, LEED AP, SmartScore, or controls manufacturer certifications). RCDD, PE, PMP or similar technical certifications are beneficial. Strong knowledge of BMS/BAS systems, controls integration, IoT architectures, BACnet/IP, and automated building performance systems. Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, building automation guidelines, and smart building frameworks.

 

Additional Skills & Competencies

Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to lead technical coordination across diverse engineering and technology disciplines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex system interactions. Ability to drive innovation and promote best practices in integrated building design  

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $101,000 to $159,000 annually. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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