Applications Engineer / BAS Programmer

Summary

The employer is a leading independent mission-critical controls provider. The Applications Engineer / BAS Programmer will develop, configure, commission, integrate, troubleshoot, and support building automation and controls systems for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and commission BAS/DDC control programs for HVAC and mechanical systems
• Create controller logic, graphics, alarms, schedules, trends, and user interfaces
• Configure BAS networks and integrations using BACnet, Modbus, and other open protocols
• Support startup, commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities both remotely and onsite
• Diagnose and resolve communication issues, controller failures, and programming problems
• Interpret sequences of operation, MEP drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics
• Integrate third-party equipment including chillers, boilers, VFDs, meters, lighting systems, RTUs, AHUs, and power monitoring devices
• Develop and maintain system databases, backups, as-built documentation, and programming standards
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, installers, and service teams throughout project execution
• Support advanced system architectures including BAS, PLC, SCADA, and EPMS environments
• Optimize system performance and assist with long-term controls improvements

Skills

• * Experience programming and commissioning BAS/DDC systems in commercial or industrial environments
• * Familiarity with platforms such as Delta Controls, Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Automated Logic, Distech, or similar systems
• * Strong understanding of HVAC equipment and mechanical system operation
• * Working knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU/TCP, networking, and device communication
• * Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
• * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in live building environments
• * Experience supporting data centers, healthcare, laboratories, or other mission critical facilities is highly preferred
• * Experience with Delta Controls programming tools and certifications
• * Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, or industrial automation systems
• * Familiarity with OT networks, servers, or virtual environments
• * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls, or related technical field

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Experience programming and commissioning BAS/DDC systems in commercial or industrial environments
• * Familiarity with platforms such as Delta Controls, Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Automated Logic, Distech, or similar systems
• * Strong understanding of HVAC equipment and mechanical system operation
• * Working knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU/TCP, networking, and device communication
• * Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
• * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in live building environments

Nice to Haves

• * Experience supporting data centers, healthcare, laboratories, or other mission critical facilities is highly preferred
• * Experience with Delta Controls programming tools and certifications
• * Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, or industrial automation systems
• * Familiarity with OT networks, servers, or virtual environments
• * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls, or related technical field

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Short term and long-term disability and FSA
• PTO / Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)