Building Automation Controls Engineer - Associate

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut is seeking a Building Automation Systems Engineer to design, program, and configure building automation for commercial HVAC projects. You will develop robust control algorithms and create clear design documents for project teams.

The role requires experience in HVAC controls/building automation, familiarity with IP networks and industry protocols, and the ability to translate complex technical information for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or construction discipline.
• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of HVAC, Controls, or Building Automation experience.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation, or related industry.
• Basic knowledge of building automation software and related engineering tools (Automated Logic preferred).
• Familiar with IP networks and Microsoft Visio.
• Understanding of third‑party protocols used in building automation (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2).
• Ability to translate technical information for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and program building automation systems, site‑specific configuration of control system, and control algorithms.
• Adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards of design, programming, and implementation.
• Create a clear design document for project teams with technical information.
• Document and communicate the building automation system design and revisions.
• Develop graphical and text‑based interfaces for building automation systems.
• Test programming and interfaces prior to implementation.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs are met.
• Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.
• Support functional testing for building systems.

Skills

HVAC controls

Building Automation

IP networks

Microsoft Visio

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

Translate technical info for audiences

LON/N2 protocols

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction

Associate degree in Engineering

Trade/Technical School Certificate in HVAC/Controls/Building Automation

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automated Logic software

Automated Logic suites

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Jobtailor in Connecticut is seeking a Building Automation Systems Engineer to design, program, and configure building automation for commercial HVAC projects. You will develop robust control algorithms and create clear design documents for project teams.

The role requires experience in HVAC controls/building automation, familiarity with IP networks and industry protocols, and the ability to translate complex technical information for both technical and non‑technical audiences.