Controls Application Engineer

About the role

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Building Controls Application Engineer to work with our teams in Texas and Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, and implement Niagara based systems, programs, and graphics to meet client or design requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing programs as needed.
• Design BAS systems (including flow and wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and sequence of operations) based on customer requirements or MEP design documentation.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for control programs, system designs, and library updates.
• Oversee installing subcontractors for scope and quality control.
• Perform point-to-point verification and troubleshooting.
• Perform BAS startup and commissioning activities to deliver a complete system to the client.
• Design, implement and troubleshoot OT networks as they relate to BAS and other building technologies.
• Advise DAA and DAA's clients on OT architecture to provide secure and resilient network connectivity for DAA equipment and BAS offerings.
• Provide technical support to District Service personnel and clients for building controls applications.
• Assist in resolving complex technical issues and provide guidance on system integration.
• Provide direct Controls Project Development and Service Sales support to sales members throughout the Division as needed.
• Develop and deliver training programs for Daikin BAS engineers, technicians, and other team members to enhance their understanding of Niagara 4 programming, OT networking, building automation systems and their implementation and troubleshooting.
• Conduct regular training sessions both in-person and remotely.

Requirements

• 3+ years related experience including BAS.
• Preferable experience in design, programming, graphics, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, will consider additional work experience.
• Proven experience in programming building automation control applications.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial and Industrial HVAC systems and their operation.
• Familiarity with building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
• Ability to travel as needed to support District Service offices.
• Demonstrated expertise in BAS design, programming, graphics creation, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Tridium Niagara based controls, Lynxspring, or similar open protocol systems and BAS architecture experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in building automation systems.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara and similar open protocol systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of building automation protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, etc.
• Ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot BAS systems.
• Experience with network technologies and OT networks.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Programming building automation control applications.
• Design and implementation of BAS systems.
• Network technologies and OT networks.
• Building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
• Technical sales and operational support.
• Training and development of Daikin BAS engineers, technicians, and other team members.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
• The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $150,000 plus a 10% annual bonus incentive.

Pay

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $150,000 plus a 10% annual bonus incentive.

Schedule

Role: On site with customers, in office and remote as needed. Individual should be based near a district service office in New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin.