Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer $55–$65/hour + Up to $4,000 Signing Bonus | Company Vehicle | 401(k) Match | Healthcare Opportunity Overview A growing, full-service HVAC equipment and Building Automation provider is seeking an experienced Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer to join its expanding Building Automation team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned BAS/DDC professional who wants to take ownership of projects, work directly with customers, solve challenging technical problems, and serve as a technical leader and mentor to the team. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience programming and commissioning DDC/BAS systems, understands HVAC equipment and sequences of operation, and is comfortable working independently in both the field and office. Compensation & Benefits
- $55–$65 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Up to $4,000 signing bonus
- 3 weeks of vacation to start
- Full healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Company laptop and cell phone or phone allowance
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunities for career growth and technical leadership
- Primarily local/regional work with limited travel
Primary Responsibilities The Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer will play a key role in delivering Building Automation projects from programming and startup through commissioning and customer turnover.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with Engineering to design and develop control solutions and project control drawings
- Program DDC controllers and field devices for BAS projects
- Commission systems and verify complete operation of HVAC sequences and components
- Configure, test, and validate inputs, outputs, alarms, trends, histories, and archives
- Develop site-specific BAS graphics and provide training to customers and end users
- Troubleshoot complex BAS/DDC issues and provide expert-level technical support
- Integrate third-party equipment and building systems using BACnet and other open protocols
- Program and modify systems across multiple controls manufacturers and platforms
- Read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, control drawings, and sequences of operation
- Produce accurate as-built documentation and project turnover information
- Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain BAS networks, servers, workstations, and job-site systems
- Provide technical support and guidance to DDC technicians and installers
- Mentor less-experienced technicians and help develop the team's technical capabilities
- Coordinate with customers, engineers, technicians, installers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, HVAC, or a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent hands-on experience
- 5–7+ years of DDC/BAS/HVAC controls experience
- Demonstrated experience independently programming BAS/DDC systems
- Strong knowledge of BACnet/IP, Ethernet, and MS/TP networks
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including air-side and water-side applications
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, control drawings, and sequences of operation
- Experience troubleshooting BAS networks, controllers, workstations, and related equipment
- Hands-on experience with servers, workstations, Microsoft Office, and IP LAN/WAN environments
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in the field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid field/office environment with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with multiple BAS platforms and controls manufacturers
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass standard pre-employment drug screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Niagara AX/N4 certification
- Experience with Niagara Framework
- Experience integrating third-party HVAC and building systems
- Experience with multiple BAS manufacturers and programming environments
- Previous experience mentoring technicians or leading technical project execution