Building Controls Design Engineer

The Building Controls Design Engineer will support the design, implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support of Building Automation Systems (BAS). This junior-to-mid-level role is for candidates with 2-5 years of experience developing hands-on expertise with Tridium Niagara-based, vendor-agnostic building controls solutions across commercial, institutional, or federal facilities.

About the role

The Building Controls Engineer will work under the guidance of senior engineers and project leaders while collaborating with customers, project managers, and subcontractors to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable smart building systems. Responsibilities include assisting with controls engineering tasks such as system configuration, programming support, integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support controls engineering tasks, including system configuration, programming, integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation
• Assist with controls design deliverables, including sequences of operation, points lists, drawings, submittals, and system integration documentation
• Contribute to project delivery while building technical depth in BAS platforms, open protocols, networked controls, and smart building technologies
• Work as part of a project team and take technical direction from senior engineers, programmers, and project leads

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience supporting building automation systems engineering, controls integration, programming, commissioning, or related technical work for commercial, institutional, or federal facilities
• Working knowledge of Tridium Niagara (N4) framework and Niagara-compatible platforms such as Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, JCI, Distech, or equivalent
• Basic understanding of open-protocol BAS architectures using BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP-based networks
• Hands-on experience assisting with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of BAS deployments
• Awareness of cybersecurity best practices for OT and BAS environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work and communicate with project stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Niagara certification(s), including N4 Technical Certification, or willingness to obtain certification
• Experience supporting federal, DoD, mission-critical, commercial, or institutional facilities
• Exposure to energy management, metering, fault detection/diagnostics (FDD), analytics platforms, or related integrations
• Interest in smart building, IoT, and enterprise integration initiatives
• Experience supporting portions of the project lifecycle from design through operations and sustainment
• Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and guidelines such as ASHRAE or UFC
• Additional technical coursework or graduate study in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Professional certifications related to BAS, controls, or energy systems

Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of an offer. The selected candidate may begin employment before the background check is finalized, but continued employment is contingent upon results. Some positions may require special credentialing, clearance, or access as a condition of employment. Telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.