BAS (HVAC Controls) Engineer

Building Automation Engineer

Salary: $90,000 – $130,000

A leading Building Automation Systems (BAS) integrator is seeking a Building Automation Engineer to support its growing team across New York and Northern New Jersey.

This role focuses on developing energy-efficient, multi-vendor control environments using Honeywell systems and Tridium Niagara N4 platforms . The successful candidate will be involved in system integration, programming, commissioning, and advanced troubleshooting across a variety of building automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and integrate new and legacy systems into a single, cohesive platform.
• Develop and program graphics for the Tridium front end.
• Lead the installation and engineering of advanced HVAC control strategies and network architectures.
• Program and commission BAS projects across both new construction and retrofit environments.
• Work directly with facility managers and customers to ensure seamless system integration and effective system operation.
• Direct field commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of DDC networks to ensure reliable, around-the-clock automation service.
• Work within a hybrid environment , with flexibility to work from home or on customer job sites.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (a plus), or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of central plants, including chiller and boiler plants, as well as AHUs and VAVs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 10+ years of engineering experience , specifically focused on building automation, mechanical HVAC sequences, and low-voltage control circuits.
• Ability to work in data centers, hospitals, museums, and other critical environments.
• Proven ability to program systems from scratch, along with advanced troubleshooting experience within the Niagara platform.
• Strong knowledge of open protocols including BACnet and Modbus , with specific proficiency in Honeywell software and hardware solutions.
• Tridium Niagara N4 Certification.
• Honeywell experience is a plus.

Travel

• The role is primarily based in the New York Metro area .
• Approximately 6 weeks per year will require domestic travel across the USA to work on customer sites.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-supplied laptop, phone, and company credit card.
• Family healthcare plan with 100% company-paid coverage .
• Travel expenses reimbursed for site visits.
• Company-sponsored vehicle, EZ Pass, and fuel card.
• Vacation and sick time.