HVAC Controls Engineer – Building Automation & BMS Expert

We are a multidisciplinary engineering practice that merges building science, controls innovation, and data analytics to deliver measurable energy savings. Our portfolio spans life-science labs, mission-critical facilities, K-12 campuses, and high-rise offices. Independent ownership empowers rapid decision-making and continuous professional development. (Remote collaboration is available for candidates adept at virtual commissioning.)  

Responsibilities  

- Develop end-to-end BAS/BMS designs for new construction, retrofits, and deep-energy upgrades.  

- Write clear, fail-safe sequences of operation for air-handling units, chilled-water plants, VAV boxes, and heat-pump loops.  

- Program and test DDC platforms (Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, ALC).  

- Specify sensors, valves, variable-speed drives, and actuators appropriate to system dynamics.  

- Map and secure BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, and Modbus TCP networks—ensuring cyber-hardened connectivity.  

- Generate detailed schematics, I/O schedules, and network riser diagrams.  

- Lead on-site or remote commissioning; validate point-to-point, functional testing, and trend-logging.  

- Diagnose performance drift, optimize PID loops, and author retrofit control strategies that slash kWh and kW demand.  

- Mentor junior technologists, promoting rigorous documentation and root-cause analysis.  

Requirements  

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering.  

- 5+ years designing and programming commercial BAS/BMS.  

- Mastery of HVAC fundamentals: psychrometrics, heat transfer, fan and pump laws.  

- Proven experience with at least two major platforms—Niagara 4, Metasys, Desigo, or ALC.  

- Fluency in BACnet and Modbus protocols, including device instance management and BBMD configuration.  

- Ability to interpret electrical one-lines, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules.  

- Strong analytical mindset; comfortable extracting insights from trend logs and energy dashboards.  

- Excellent written and verbal communication—translate engineering nuance into actionable language for facility teams.  

- Authorization to work in the United States.  

Preferred Qualifications  

- CEM, LEED AP, or Certified Niagara Programmer.  

- Exposure to RESTful APIs, MQTT, or Haystack tagging for IoT integration.  

- Experience with demand-response algorithms or grid-interactive buildings.  

- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82) as applied to operational technology.