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. This position provides technical expertise on all Daikin Building Automation Systems (BAS, "controls"), including design, programming, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex BAS installations.

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.
• 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.

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 (BAS).
• Experience in design, programming, and troubleshooting of BAS systems.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC systems and their operation.
• Familiarity with building automation protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, etc.
• Ability to travel as needed to support District Service offices.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting BAS systems.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara-based controls, Lynxspring, or similar open protocol systems and BAS architecture.

Skills

• Programming building automation control applications.
• Designing and implementing BAS systems.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing BAS systems.
• Networking technologies.
• Building automation systems and their implementation and troubleshooting.
• Technical sales and operational support.
• Documentation and training.

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. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

This position is a hybrid role, with on-site work with customers, in-office work, and remote work as needed. The individual should be based near a district service office in New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin.