Description

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 DESCRIPTION

As the National Practice Lead for Smart Buildings and OT Cybersecurity, you will shape the future of intelligent building technologies and secure operational systems across diverse environments. This role is at the intersection of digital transformation, sustainability, and advanced automation, driving innovation that enhances building performance, resilience, and security.

You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs, from strategy through implementation, ensuring cutting-edge solutions in Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) and OT cybersecurity. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to design smart, secure, and connected spaces that deliver measurable business value.

This position demands a visionary leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance, and industry standards, combined with a proven ability to deliver ROI-driven solutions. You will play a key role in business development, guiding proposals, shaping technical strategies, and influencing stakeholders in both public and private sectors.

Essential Duties

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage large-scale technical projects from inception to completion.
• Lead technical strategy and delivery of smart buildings systems, BMS/BAS integration, and ICS/OT cybersecurity across major scale projects in different market sectors.
• Drive business development and client engagement, supporting proposals, solution development, and positioning the firm as a market leader.
• Provide subject matter expertise on intelligent buildings technologies, cyber risk mitigation, and digital transformation in the built environment.
• Develop and mentor technical staff, ensuring capability growth, knowledge transfer, and overall team performance.
• Advance practice innovation, identifying emerging technologies and implementing best practices to enhance project quality, system resilience, and market competitiveness. Develop and implement cutting-edge technologies across intelligent buildings and smart real estate industries.
• Oversee data governance and automation system development.
• Align stakeholders and select independent technologies to meet project goals.
• Deliver presentations and educate staff on project management and technical solutions.
• Track and manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and implement energy conservation measures (ECMs) and advanced metering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Identify key clients and opportunities to drive intelligent buildings practice growth.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions that exceed their expectations.

Experience

• 10+ years related experience in the consulting engineering industry with a focus on buildings (Architecture, Telecommunications or MEP engineering thought leadership roles).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Mechanical/Electrical/Structural/Fire Protection/Civil Engineering (or related field.

Preferred Certifications / Technical Knowledge/Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• PMP, RCDD, PE (Engineering License) - Preferred
• CISSP, GICSP, or equivalent OT cybersecurity certification.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, ISA/IEC62433, NIST, and Uptime/mission critical standards.
• Certified in at least three major control system manufacture platforms.
• Extensive experience in intelligent building and smart real estate industries.
• Proven track record in project management, data governance, and automation system development.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $149,000 to $195,000 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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About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

As the National Practice Lead for Smart Buildings and OT Cybersecurity, you will shape the future of intelligent building technologies and secure operational systems across diverse environments. This role is at the intersection of digital transformation, sustainability, and advanced automation, driving innovation that enhances building performance, resilience, and security. As a champion of the seller-doer model, the Director will focus on business development in emerging private markets while supporting established sectors like Federal, Aviation, and Transit. The ideal candidate is a licensed Architect with proven success managing A/E programs and collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams. Strong communication and relationship-building skills-internally and externally-are essential.