Application Engineer (BAS)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSAs

401K w/ company match

Life/AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America in Bloomfield, NJ, seeks a senior controls specialist to lead commissioning for large-scale projects, develop control strategies, and optimize energy performance across building automation systems.

The role requires 5+ years with Tridium, Distech, or Honeywell building controls, extensive BAS programming, and strong debugging of electrical circuitry and network integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years with Tridium and/or Honeywell/Distech building controls (field commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting).
• 5+ years programming and building automation controls database management experience.
• 5+ years troubleshooting circuitry including reading electrical diagrams.
• 5+ years field experience in building automation controls programming, network integration and commissioning.
• Understanding of AC power circuitry and multi-phase power.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and control wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of large-scale projects.
• Interpret and validate consulting engineer sequences.
• Direct startup and commissioning teams.
• Resolve complex controls, networking, and integration issues.
• Develop and optimize control strategies, PID sequences, and energy optimization sequences.
• Mentor junior technicians and specialists.
• Supervise day-to-day tasks and field assignments for junior technicians and specialists.
• Provide on-site customer training and technical support to building engineers, project managers, and staff.
• Assist in turnover of projects to Service Team and support Sales during estimating phase.

Skills

Tridium

Building automation

Networking

Diagnostics

Project leadership

Education

Engineering Degree

HVAC/electrical associate

Tools

Distech

Tridium

Honeywell

Job description

Job Summary: The candidate will report to the hiring manager and take responsibility for developing
control databases, graphics, and programming sequences while providing hands-on startup and
commissioning support for building automation projects. Drawing on a solid understanding of electrical
circuitry and platforms like Distech or Niagara, the specialist will troubleshoot installation issues, maintain
accurate project documentation, and ensure systems operate efficiently to meet building codes and client
needs.
Recognized as a highly experienced and trusted professional with extensive expertise in all aspects of the
position. Demonstrates a deep understanding of technical systems, industry standards, and operational best
practices, enabling them to successfully manage complex assignments with minimal supervision.
Consistently serves as a subject matter expert, providing leadership, technical guidance, and strategic
direction to colleagues, project teams, and customers.
For professionals working within the controls and automation field, this level requires advanced knowledge
of control system programming, building automation systems (BAS), and the integration of multiple platform
technologies. The individual possesses a comprehensive understanding of system architecture,
communication protocols, and interoperability requirements, allowing them to design, troubleshoot,
optimize, and enhance complex integrated solutions. They are proficient in developing and implementing
sophisticated HVAC control strategies that maximize system performance, energy efficiency, occupant
comfort, reliability, and operational sustainability.
In addition to technical expertise, the Senior-level employee is expected to mentor and develop less
experienced team members, provide guidance on challenging projects, and contribute to the establishment of
engineering standards and best practices. They proactively identify opportunities for system improvements,
lead problem-solving efforts for critical issues, and play a key role in ensuring successful project execution,
customer satisfaction, and long-term operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of large-scale projects
• Interpret and validate consulting engineer sequences
• Direct startup and commissioning teams
• Resolve complex controls, networking, and integration issues
• Lead third-party integrations:
• Modbus
• BACnet
• SNMP
• Develop and optimize:
• Control strategies
• PID sequences
• Energy optimization sequences
• Mentor junior technicians and specialists
• Supervise day-to-day tasks and field assignments for junior technicians and specialists.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues, high-stakes diagnostics, and advanced troubleshooting during construction
• Work with the Project Manager to establish a project & labor plan to meet milestone dates.
• Application Engineers Interface with:
• Owners
• Engineers Commissioning authorities
• General contractors
• Drive project completion and closeout activities
• Leading large projects
• Managing multiple systems specialists
• Technical mentoring
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Complex integrations
• Customer escalation support
• Commissioning authority interaction
• Design review and optimization
• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Honeywell, Alerton, Tridium, experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.
• Intermediate experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting BACnet MSTP and/or BACnet IP.
• Support and coordinate with installation personnel, contractors, and project managers, etc. on project sites.
• Debug and troubleshoot installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors as well as engineers and commissioning agents to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, start up, commissioning and training for building systems.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Provide hands-on service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide hands-on service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility’s building engineers.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• As necessary, travel will be required to the job site to complete startup, commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, scope, and requirements of the project(s).
• Deliver on-site customer training and technical support to building engineers, project managers, and staff.
• Assist in management and training of junior technicians along with their assigned daily duties.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate scheduling with closeout and commissioning activities on construction projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience working with Tridium and/or Honeywell/Distech building controls (field commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting).
• 5+ years of experience with programming and building automation controls database management.
• 5+ years of experience with troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• 5+ years of experience with proven field experience in building automation controls programming, network integration, and system commissioning.
• Understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers and multi-phase power (120VAC and greater).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control wiring diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (strongly preferred)
• 2-Year of Associate’s degree in HVAC or electrical field studies.
• A Niagara N4 Certification
• 5+ years of BACnet MSTP experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of experience programming, servicing, and troubleshooting Distech, Alerton, or Tridium controls systems within building automation operations.
• 6+ years of experience with proven field experience and the ability to debug installation issues during both static and dynamic start-up phases.
• 6+ years of experience in Construction, Building Automation Controls/Engineering, or related fields within Building Automation.
• Advanced control theory
• PID optimization and tuning
• Complex sequence development
• Advanced Niagara and BAS architecture
• Enterprise network integration
• System analytics and trend analysis
• Centralized vs distributed control architectures
• Energy optimization strategies
• Advanced protocol troubleshooting:
• BACnet
• Modbus
• SNMP
• Deep understanding of HVAC operations within a commercial facility (K-12, government facilities, hospitals, and/or data centers).
• Experience supporting retrofit projects or modernizing existing building automation systems, replacing outdated controls, sensors, or hardware with newer technology.
• Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors on project sites.
• Experience creating start-up documentation, including daily logs, check-out logs, and commissioning documents.
• Experience providing service support to existing installations, ensuring compliance with building occupancy codes and ongoing efficient operation

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information

• Compensation:
  • $65,000 - $80,000 for Level I
  • $90,000 - 125,000 DOE - Sr role for more qualified Candidates
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

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