Senior Building Automation Programmer

$55–$65/hour + Up to $4,000 Signing Bonus | Company Vehicle | 401(k) Match | Healthcare

Opportunity Overview

A growing, full-service HVAC equipment and Building Automation provider is seeking an experienced Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer to join its expanding Building Automation team.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned BAS/DDC professional who wants to take ownership of projects, work directly with customers, solve challenging technical problems, and serve as a technical leader and mentor to the team.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience programming and commissioning DDC/BAS systems , understands HVAC equipment and sequences of operation, and is comfortable working independently in both the field and office.

$55–$65 per hour , commensurate with experience

Up to $4,000 signing bonus

3 weeks of vacation to start

Full healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle and gas card

Company laptop and cell phone or phone allowance

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Opportunities for career growth and technical leadership

Primarily local/regional work with limited travel

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer will play a key role in delivering Building Automation projects from programming and startup through commissioning and customer turnover.

Responsibilities include:

Collaborate with Engineering to design and develop control solutions and project control drawings

Program DDC controllers and field devices for BAS projects

Commission systems and verify complete operation of HVAC sequences and components

Configure, test, and validate inputs, outputs, alarms, trends, histories, and archives

Develop site-specific BAS graphics and provide training to customers and end users

Troubleshoot complex BAS/DDC issues and provide expert-level technical support

Integrate third-party equipment and building systems using BACnet and other open protocols

Program and modify systems across multiple controls manufacturers and platforms

Read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, control drawings, and sequences of operation

Produce accurate as-built documentation and project turnover information

Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain BAS networks, servers, workstations, and job-site systems

Provide technical support and guidance to DDC technicians and installers

Mentor less-experienced technicians and help develop the team's technical capabilities

Coordinate with customers, engineers, technicians, installers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, HVAC, or a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent hands-on experience

5–7+ years of DDC/BAS/HVAC controls experience

Demonstrated experience independently programming BAS/DDC systems

Strong knowledge of BACnet/IP, Ethernet, and MS/TP networks

Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including air-side and water-side applications

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, control drawings, and sequences of operation

Experience troubleshooting BAS networks, controllers, workstations, and related equipment

Hands-on experience with servers, workstations, Microsoft Office, and IP LAN/WAN environments

Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in the field

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid field/office environment with minimal supervision

Familiarity with multiple BAS platforms and controls manufacturers

Valid driver's license

Ability to pass standard pre-employment drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Niagara Framework

Experience integrating third-party HVAC and building systems

Experience with multiple BAS manufacturers and programming environments

Previous experience mentoring technicians or leading technical project execution

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.