Building Automation Engineer

Jobtailor; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Muncie, IN, seeks a BAS hardware engineer to develop comprehensive design documentation and select appropriate controllers, sensors, and network devices. You will interpret construction documents and coordinate RFIs with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.

Role requires 4+ years in HVAC/BAS, knowledge of BACnet/Modbus, and familiarity with Automated Logic tools. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality BAS packages while upholding safety and ethics

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in HVAC or BAS controls
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems
• Ability to apply sequences of operation for automated control systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents
• Experience selecting and applying BAS controllers, sensors, peripherals, actuators, relays, and network devices
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, and N2 communication protocols
• Basic enterprise IP networking knowledge
• Experience with Automated Logic hardware and engineering tools, including EDS, Eikon, SiteBuilder, ViewBuilder, Microsoft Visio, and related platforms
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently execute standard hardware engineering tasks, identify missing project information, and develop complete, accurate BAS design packages

Responsibilities

• Develop BAS hardware design documentation, including controller layouts, wiring diagrams, and panel details
• Select and apply controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, and network devices
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents
• Coordinate and resolve questions via RFIs and customer discussions
• Apply project specifications and engineering standards
• Develop hardware designs aligned with sequences of operation and commissioning needs
• Coordinate with software, graphics engineers, project managers, field personnel, and installation teams
• Create and maintain submittal documentation with revisions and field-directed changes
• Perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables before release
• Communicate project risks, design concerns, and workload constraints
• Follow engineering processes and contribute to process improvements
• Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement discussions
• Ensure safety and ethics standards are met
• Uphold Carrier code of ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

BAS hardware design

reading construction documents

RFIs coordination

electrical and mechanical building系统

sequences of operation

interpreting construction documents

BAS controllers and devices

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

LON

N2

enterprise IP networking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EDS

Eikon

SiteBuilder

ViewBuilder

Microsoft Visio

Job description

• Develop BAS hardware design documentation, including controller layouts, wiring diagrams, point schedules, control panel details, network risers, and supporting project documentation
• Select and apply controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, communication devices, and other BAS components
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents
• Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting project information and resolve questions through coordination, customer discussions, and RFIs
• Apply project specifications, customer standards, and Automated Logic engineering standards
• Develop hardware designs aligned with sequences of operation, installation requirements, commissioning needs, and system functionality
• Coordinate with software engineers, graphics engineers, project managers, field personnel, and installation teams
• Create and maintain submittal documentation, incorporating revisions, addenda, and field-directed changes
• Perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables before release
• Communicate project risks, design concerns, technical questions, workload constraints, and expectations
• Follow engineering processes and contribute to process, template, and design-practice improvements
• Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement discussions
• Ensure organizational safety and ethics standards are met
• Uphold employee and subcontractor safety and the Carrier code of ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in HVAC or BAS controls
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems
• Ability to apply sequences of operation for automated control systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents
• Experience selecting and applying BAS controllers, sensors, peripherals, actuators, relays, and network devices
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, and N2 communication protocols
• Basic enterprise IP networking knowledge
• Experience with Automated Logic hardware and engineering tools, including EDS, Eikon, SiteBuilder, ViewBuilder, Microsoft Visio, and related platforms
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently execute standard hardware engineering tasks, identify missing project information, and develop complete, accurate BAS design packages

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in BAS hardware design, including the ability to develop comprehensive documentation and apply various BAS components. Proficient in interpreting construction documents and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety protocols.