BAS Application Engineer

ControlsJobs; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Laptop

Company Cell Phone or Allowance

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Waco, TX seeks a BAS Application Engineer (Mid & Senior) to program, integrate, and commission BAS systems across critical facilities. Salary ranges from $100K to $160K with ~20% bonus potential, plus 401K and company-provided devices.

The role requires strong BAS programming, start-up experience, and ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including HVAC and IT projects. Based in Waco with on-site work and long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as BAS Application Engineer or similar role.
• Strong BAS programming, start-up, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with multiple BAS platforms; Tridium Niagara is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program BAS controllers, logic blocks and sequences.
• Prepare submittals, as-builts, and control drawings.
• Configure communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP).
• Provide remote technical support to project managers and field staff.
• Commission programs, perform testing and verify system performance.
• Follow standardized engineering methods in projects.
• Coordinate BAS integration with HVAC, MEP and IT teams.
• Troubleshoot BAS networks, servers, controllers, and IoT devices.

Skills

BAS programming

Start-up & commissioning

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Tridium Niagara

BACnet/Modbus/TCP/IP

Job description

BAS Application Engineer (Mid & Sr. Level) – Waco, TX – $100K–$160K + Bonus – Data Center & Building Automation

About the Opportunity:

A well-established Data Center and Building Automation contractor is seeking an experiencedBAS Application Engineer (Mid & Senior Level) in Waco, TX.This position focuses on programming, integrating, and commissioning BAS systems across mission-critical and commercial environments.The role offers excellent compensation, strong benefits, and long-term professional growth opportunities.

• Title: BAS Application Engineer (Mid & Sr. Level)
• Location: Waco, TX
• Compensation: $100K–$160K (DOE) + ~20% Bonus
• Retirement: 401K with Match
• Perks: Company Laptop, Company Cell Phone or Allowance
• Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Responsibilities:

• Develop and program BAS controllers, logic blocks, and detailed sequences of operation.
• Prepare BMS submittals, as-built documentation, and control system drawings.
• Configure and integrate communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
• Provide remote technical support to project managers and field engineering staff.
• Commission programs, conduct functional testing, and confirm system performance.
• Utilize and enforce standardized engineering and programming methodologies.
• Coordinate BAS integration efforts with HVAC, MEP, and IT project teams.
• Troubleshoot BAS networks, servers, controllers, and IoT-based devices.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a BAS Application Engineer, Controls Technician, or similar technical role.
• Strong skill set in BAS programming, system start-up, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with multiple BAS platforms; Tridium Niagara proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

What’s Offered:

• Base salary $100K–$160K DOE + ~20% bonus potential.
• 401K Retirement Program with company match.
• Company laptop and cell phone (or allowance).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.