Job Title: Senior DDC Programmer / Engineer
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About the Role:
Growing, full-service provider of HVAC equipment and controls provider is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior DDC Programmer / Engineer to join a growing Building Automation team. In this role, you will demonstrate full technical competence in DDC systems, providing expert-level support, leadership, and mentorship. This position involves proactive customer interaction, project development, team coordination, and integration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution of Building Automation System (BAS) projects.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range (depending on experience) is $50-$65/hour, 3 weeks’ vacation to start, up to 4k signing bonus.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Full suite of healthcare benefits plus 401K with match
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Laptop and cell phone or allowance
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Engineering to design and develop project control drawings
- Program controllers and devices for Building Automation System (BAS) projects
- Commission and verify full operation of BAS sequences and components
- Configure, test, and validate system inputs, outputs, alarms, history, and archives
- Develop site-specific graphics and provide training to end users
- Mentor and support DDC technicians and installers on technical execution
- Integrate and program third-party building systems using open protocols
- Modify programming software for multiple controls manufacturers
- Read, interpret, and apply mechanical and control drawings and sequences of operation
- Produce accurate as-built documentation for the engineering team
- Troubleshoot, set up, and maintain BAS networks and job site workstations
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, HVAC, or related field (or 5+ years equivalent experience)
- 5–7 years of progressively responsible DDC/HVAC experience, including independent system programming
- Proficient in BACnet system design, including BACnet IP/Ethernet and MS/TP networks
- Strong independent decision-making and job site coordination abilities
- Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with servers, workstations, Microsoft Office Suite, and IP LAN/WAN environments
- Full-system programming knowledge of air-side and water-side systems
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with various BAS platforms
- Niagara AX/N4 certifications strongly desired
- Willingness to travel, though not required.
- Ability to pass standard drug tests
- Valid driver’s license