Application Engineer

Insight Global; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Application Engineer for a top Building Automation/Controls client. This candidate will design, program, and support building automation systems for commercial construction, retrofit, and service projects.

The engineer will translate project plans, specifications, and sequences of operation into complete controls designs, network architectures, DDC databases, programming, and commissioning documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building automation or application engineering.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment, controls devices, sequences of operation, and networked building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical plans, wiring diagrams, specs, and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Design building automation systems from project specs.
• Develop controls solutions and select cost-effective implementations.
• Program BAS for new, retrofit, and service projects.
• Create startup, commissioning, and checkout documentation.
• Support field activities and project turnover meetings.

Skills

HVAC controls

BAS programming

Reading plans & diagrams

Technical writing

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Arch Eng Tech

Tools

Visio

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Application Engineer for a top Building Automation/Controls client. This candidate will be responsible for designing, programming, and supporting building automation systems for commercial construction, retrofit, and service projects. The engineer will translate project plans, specifications, and sequences of operation into complete controls designs, network architectures, DDC databases, programming, and commissioning documentation. This individual will work closely with sales, project management, field technicians, contractors, and customers to deliver high-quality automation solutions, while serving as a technical subject matter expert throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong HVAC controls knowledge, hands-on BAS programming experience, and a passion for solving complex building automation challenges.

Day-to-Day:

• Review project specifications received from the sales team and design building automation systems
• Develop controls solutions and select products that provide the most cost-effective implementation
• Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and customers
• Participate in sales-to-operations turnover meetings to validate estimates and job layouts
• Support site walkthroughs with contractors and building management teams
• Program building automation systems for new construction, retrofit, and service projects
• Design custom control solutions to meet unique project requirements
• Develop DDC point databases and controller programming
• Design BAS network architectures including workstations, DDC panels, and third-party integrations
• Support integration using BACnet, LON, Ethernet, and other communication protocols
• Create startup, commissioning, and checkout documentation
• Oversee workstation builds and graphical user interface development
• Assist with field activities, commissioning, and project support as needed

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Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls, mechanical design, electrical controls, or application engineering
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment, controls devices, sequences of operation, and networked building systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and equipment submittals
• Experience programming building automation systems (BAS/DDC)
• Knowledge of building automation network architectures and protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and controls design, estimating, drafting, or submittal software
• Strong technical writing, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skill Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Architectural Engineering Technology
• Experience with BACnet, Niagara, Tridium, Honeywell, Distech, Johnson Controls, Siemens, PLCs, or similar platforms
• Experience with Visio, Bluebeam, or controls estimating tools
• Manufacturer certifications, networking certifications, cybersecurity credentials, or engineering certifications
• Experience with retrofit, renovation, and large-scale commercial building automation projects