Building Automation Engineer — HVAC Controls Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development & certificate

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an Application Engineer for Building Automation in Charlotte, NC to develop and support HVAC controls solutions. You will translate project requirements and mechanical systems into BAS/DDC control strategies, collaborating with project managers, programmers, technicians and customers throughout projects.

The role focuses on BAS applications for AHUs, VAVs, chillers and central plant equipment, with involvement in testing, commissioning and customer support.

Qualifications

• Experience with Building Automation, HVAC controls, DDC or BMS applications engineering.
• Understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, sequences of operation and control strategies.
• Experience selecting BAS controllers, sensors, actuators and related hardware.
• Familiarity with BAS platforms and open protocols such as BACnet/Modbus.

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 system components.
• Develop control sequences, points lists, network architecture and layouts.
• Engineer applications for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers and central plant equipment.
• Create submittals, BOMs, control diagrams and technical documentation.
• Support 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 ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Building Automation

HVAC Controls

DDC

BMS applications

BACnet

Modbus

AutoCAD

Visio

Tools

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

LeoForce is seeking an Application Engineer for Building Automation in Charlotte, NC to develop and support HVAC controls solutions. You will translate project requirements and mechanical systems into BAS/DDC control strategies, collaborating with project managers, programmers, technicians and customers throughout projects.

The role focuses on BAS applications for AHUs, VAVs, chillers and central plant equipment, with involvement in testing, commissioning and customer support.