Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer
$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.
Compensation & Benefits
$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
Niagara AX/N4 certification
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
