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HVAC Controls Engineer

Remotely
Office
Full-time
Building Automation Systems HVAC Siemens Building Automation BACnet BMS Design

Responsibilities  

- Engineer complete Building Automation Systems from concept through turnover.  

- Draft control schematics, network architecture, and I/O schedules—always aligned with ASHRAE guidelines.  

- Write crystal-clear Sequences of Operation that integrate HVAC, lighting, and metering.  

- Program Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, and open BACnet/Modbus platforms.  

- Commission DDC panels: validate points, tune PID loops, verify alarming—*nothing ships untested*.  

- Diagnose field issues using protocol analyzers, trending tools, and your own inquisitive mindset.  

- Create owner training materials and lead on-site or virtual sessions.  

- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, energy modelers, and electricians to maximize system performance.  

- Document as-built drawings and narratives for future retro-commissioning and utility incentives.  


Requirements  

- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering—or equivalent hands-on expertise.  

- 4+ years designing and programming HVAC control systems for commercial buildings.  

- Proficiency with BACnet/IP, MSTP, and Modbus TCP/RTU networking.  

- Strong command of HVAC theory: chillers, VAV, VRF, heat pumps, hydronic loops.  

- Fluent in reading electrical schematics and panel layouts.  

- Proven field commissioning experience, including sensor calibration and point-to-point checkout.  

- Skilled with Tridium Niagara Workbench and at least one OEM platform (Metasys, Desigo, Alerton, ALC).  

- Working knowledge of cyber-secure BAS architecture and VLAN segmentation.  

- Analytic mindset—able to parse trend data, isolate root causes, and recommend improvements.  

- Excellent written and verbal communication; you translate tech jargon into actionable insights.  


Preferred  

- PE, CxA, or LEED accreditation.  

- Familiarity with demand-response, fault detection & diagnostics, and advanced analytics.  

- Scripting in BQL/BajaScript, Lua, or Python for custom logic blocks.  

- Experience integrating renewable assets—rooftop PV, battery storage—into campus EMS.