BAS Hardware Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking a BAS Hardware Engineer to support design, engineering, and delivery of Building Automation System projects in a hybrid model in Pittsburgh, PA. You will collaborate with Sales, Software Engineering, Field Operations, and contractors to move projects from design through completion.

The role requires 4+ years in BAS, HVAC controls experience, and the ability to read blueprints and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or 4+ years of hardware engineering in HVAC controls industry.
• Minimum 4 years in Building Automation System (BAS) industry.
• Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to read Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical blueprints.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio) and Windows software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales with project specifications and scope of work.
• Conduct site surveys for retrofit design and engineering.
• Create in-house control drawings from plans and specs.
• Select control instrumentation per project requirements.
• Size valves, dampers, meters and HVAC devices.
• Design BAS networks per BACnet standards.
• Collaborate with teams to drive projects to completion.
• Coordinate with contractors and equipment reps during design phase.
• Help develop and maintain company engineering standards.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Provide onsite technical support when needed.
• Troubleshoot controls, hardware, networking, and system issues.
• Prepare as-built drawings and O&M documentation.
• Communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work independently with close coordination with teams.

Skills

HVAC controls

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Project management

Travel willingness

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Reliable Controls

BACnet networks

Visio

Job description

BAS Hardware Engineer – Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid - Office & Work From Home

Salary:

$80,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

An established building automation and controls contractor is seeking an experienced Hardware BAS Engineer to support the design, engineering, and delivery of Building Automation System (BAS) projects.

This is a hybrid position combining work from the office, project sites, and home as project requirements dictate. The Engineer will work closely with Sales, Software Engineering, Field Operations, Mechanical and Electrical Contractors, Equipment Representatives, and customers to successfully move projects from initial design through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Sales department with writing project specifications and defining project scope of work.
• Perform site surveys to gather project-specific information for retrofit design and engineering.
• Create in-house control drawings based on project plans, specifications, and design requirements.
• Select control instrumentation in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Size control valves, damper actuators, water flow meters, and other HVAC control devices.
• Design small- to large-scale BAS networks in accordance with BACnet standards.
• Work collaboratively with Software Engineering, Field Operations, and other internal departments to drive projects through completion.
• Coordinate with Mechanical and Electrical Contractors and equipment representatives during the design phase.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and improving company engineering standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and engineering assignments to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Provide onsite technical support when requested.
• Assist with troubleshooting controls, hardware, networking, and system-related issues and develop effective solutions.
• Prepare as-built drawings and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation upon project completion.
• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work independently while maintaining close coordination with internal teams and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in an associated engineering discipline or 4+ years of successful hardware engineering experience specifically within the HVAC controls industry and/or commercial construction.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the Building Automation System (BAS) industry.
• Ability to communicate technical material effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical blueprints.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio, as well as other Windows-based software as required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Automation, or an associated engineering discipline.
• Experience with Reliable Controls.
• Field experience including:
• Point-to-point checkout
• System startup
• Troubleshooting
• BAS system integration
• Previous experience as a Software Engineer or Controls Programmer within the Building Automation System industry.
• Experience with BACnet networks and BAS communications.
• Experience with HVAC controls design, retrofit projects, and commercial building systems.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary of $80,000 - $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid working schedule combining office, project-site, and work-from-home flexibility based on project requirements.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial BAS and HVAC controls projects.
• Exposure to controls engineering, hardware selection, BAS networking, retrofit design, commissioning, and system integration.
• Collaborative working environment with Sales, Software Engineering, Field Operations, and other technical teams.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued development within the building automation industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.