Bilingual Building Automation & IoT Controls Engineer

Trane Technologies; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Montreal seeks an experienced engineer to design, test, and deploy IoT-driven building automation and HVAC control solutions. You will remotely support devices, integrate with development teams, and ensure QA/QC during product validation and releases.

You will stay updated on IoT advances, maintain test documentation, and collaborate with clients to meet SLAs while supporting after-hours work when needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma in mechanical, electrical, or building environments engineering technology or equivalent trade/field experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with building automation and HVAC control system, preferably in the IoT domain.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experienced with BMS software, programming, and hardware (Distech, Schneider Electric, Delta Controls, other, etc…).
• In-depth knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical, refrigeration, and building operations.
• Experience with commissioning building HVAC automation controls and systems.
• Experience with building management system protocols like BACnet, Modbus, Lonworks, DIII-net.
• Strong level of experience with Unix/Linux OS.
• Experience navigating, programming, executing commands and scripts in various Linux environments.
• Strong IT and networking understanding, configuration, and architecture.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, collaborating with multiple departments.
• Ability to multi-task and work autonomously.
• Hands‑on experience with electronics, testing equipment, and circuitry.
• Experienced building controls panels, wiring, terminations, and working with tools.
• Familiar with python programming language.
• Familiarity with MQTT and APIs, such as RESTful and Node Red.
• Tridium Niagara 4 certified is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test control programs and sequences for IoT devices and control systems.
• Remotely implement, support, troubleshoot, test, and commission IoT devices, HVAC control, lighting, and refrigeration systems.
• Collaborate with development and algorithm teams to integrate with control systems IoT devices and other deployment models.
• Perform analytical testing (QA/QC) for new product validation, stability, and release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and IoT devices.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in IoT technologies and control systems.
• Continue to enhance documentation of test procedures and results, step by step guides, product reviews.
• Review and help establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring adherence and contributing to the quality control in algorithm development.
• Contribute to maintenance and system update activities on client’s systems.
• Support Knowledge base (KCS) process improvements and troubleshooting efficiency by applying the shift-left methodology.
• Communicate directly with clients to address issues and service requests.
• Be available for after-hours coverage, including nights, weekend, or holidays, when business needs require it, with appropriate compensation provided.

Skills

Building automation

IoT

Linux/Unix

Python

MQTT

RESTful APIs

Node-RED

Networking

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud

BMS software

Education

Engineering technology diploma

Tools

Distech

Schneider Electric

Delta Controls

Tridium Niagara 4

Job description

Trane Technologies in Montreal seeks an experienced engineer to design, test, and deploy IoT-driven building automation and HVAC control solutions. You will remotely support devices, integrate with development teams, and ensure QA/QC during product validation and releases.

You will stay updated on IoT advances, maintain test documentation, and collaborate with clients to meet SLAs while supporting after-hours work when needed.