Application Engineer- Building Automation

Australia-Employment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Application Engineer to develop and support BAS/DDC control solutions for commercial facilities. You will translate project requirements and mechanical systems into effective BAS strategies, working closely with project managers, programmers, technicians, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include selecting controllers and sensors, developing control sequences, and supporting startup and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Automation, HVAC controls, DDC, or BMS applications engineering.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, sequences of operation, and control strategies.
• Experience selecting BAS controllers, sensors, actuators, and related hardware.
• Familiarity with BAS platforms and open protocols (BACnet/Modbus).
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and control schematics.
• Experience with Visio/AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop BAS/DDC applications and control strategies for commercial HVAC systems.
• Review mechanical plans, specs, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Select controllers, sensors, actuators, and other control hardware.
• Develop control sequences, points lists, network architecture, and layouts.
• Engineer applications for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps.
• Create submittals, BOMs, control diagrams, and project docs.
• Support BAS programming, graphics, startup, and commissioning teams.
• Assist with system integrations using BACnet, Modbus, and other protocols.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, PMs, and field teams to meet requirements.

Skills

BAS Applications

HVAC Controls

DDC

BMS

BACnet

Modbus

Reading drawings

Communication

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Application Engineer- Building Automation

$90000 - $120000 per year | Charlotte, NC | On-site | Permanent

Full-service building automation systems (BAS) integrator

A full-service building automation systems (BAS) integrator specializing in HVAC controls, energy management, security integration, and whole-building automation for commercial, healthcare, education, government, industrial, and institutional facilities

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and certification reimbursement.

Job Details

Building Automation Applications Engineer

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Summary: We're seeking a Building Automation Applications Engineer to develop and support HVAC controls solutions for commercial and institutional facilities. In this role, you'll translate project requirements and mechanical systems into effective BAS/DDC control solutions, working closely with project managers, programmers, technicians, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Develop BAS/DDC applications and control strategies for commercial HVAC systems.
• Review mechanical plans, specifications, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Select controllers, sensors, actuators, and other control system components.
• Develop control sequences, points lists, network architecture, and system layouts.
• Engineer applications for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, heat pumps, and central plant equipment.
• Create submittals, bills of material, control diagrams, and technical project documentation.
• Support BAS programming, graphics, startup, and commissioning teams throughout project execution.
• Assist with system integrations using BACnet, Modbus, and other open protocols.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot application or system issues as needed.
• Coordinate with customers, consulting engineers, project managers, and field teams to ensure solutions meet project requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls, DDC, or BMS applications engineering.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, sequences of operation, and control strategies.
• Experience selecting and applying BAS controllers, sensors, actuators, and related control hardware.
• Experience with one or more BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Distech, Delta Controls, Reliable Controls, Honeywell, Alerton, or Automated Logic/WebCTRL.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and networked building control systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, specifications, and control schematics.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or similar design tools is a plus.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

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