Building Controls Design Engineer

The Building People, Llc
United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Business Analytics Applications Computer Programming System Configuration Modbus Systems Integration Control Structures Information Technology Tridium Niagara Building Automation Framework Bacnet Enterprise Integration LonWorks Skill

Job description

The Building People, LLC has an opening for a Building Controls Design Engineer to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support of Building Automation Systems (BAS). This junior-to-mid-level role is intended for candidates with approximately 2-5 years of experience who are developing hands-on expertise with Tridium Niagara-based, vendoragnostic building controls solutions across commercial, institutional, or federal facilities. 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. In this role, the Building Controls Engineer will assist with controls engineering tasks, including system configuration, programming support, integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation. The position will contribute to project delivery while continuing to build technical depth in BAS platforms, open protocols, networked controls, and smart building technologies.

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 Niagaracompatible platforms such as Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, JCI, Distech, or equivalent * Basic understanding of openprotocol BAS architectures using BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IPbased networks * Ability to support controls design deliverables, including sequences of operation, points lists, drawings, submittals, and system integration documentation * Hands-on experience assisting with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of BAS deployments * Ability to work as part of a project team and take technical direction from senior engineers, programmers, and project leads * 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

Preferred Experience & Skills * Niagara certification(s), including N4 Technical Certification, or willingness to obtain certification * Experience supporting federal, DoD, missioncritical, 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, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field * Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered

Preferred Education * 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 & conditions

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and certifications., Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

  • 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 our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

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