Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and support advanced BAS for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities.

This is primarily an office-based engineering role with minimal field travel. You will develop control strategies, program Niagara N4/JACE and FX platforms, and provide remote support to field technicians from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years in Building Automation Systems or HVAC controls
• Experience programming BAS platforms such as Niagara N4/JACE or FX
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related field is a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Design and configure BAS and HVAC control systems
• Program BAS applications using Niagara N4/JACE and FX
• Develop control strategies and sequences of operation
• Research equipment integration and communication protocols
• Troubleshoot DDC programming and BAS networks
• Interpret drawings and support field technicians remotely
• Assist with commissioning and customer training when needed
• Collaborate with project managers and clients for project success

Skills

BAS experience

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering degree

Tools

Niagara N4/JACE

Johnson Controls FX

AutoCAD

Job description

Ready to take your BAS career to the next level? If you're an experienced Building Automation or HVAC Controls professional looking to transition into an engineering-focused role with minimal field travel, this opportunity is worth exploring.

We're seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is a primarily office-based position where you'll design, program, troubleshoot, and support sophisticated Building Automation Systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and institutional facilities.

Rather than spending your week driving from service call to service call, you'll play a key role in developing control strategies, programming advanced BAS platforms, supporting field technicians, and delivering high-performing HVAC automation systems from design through commissioning.

Titles vary from company to company, so similar focused titles for this role include BAS Controls Engineer, BAS Applications Engineer, Building Automation Controls Engineer, Controls Engineer Building Automation, Building Automation Systems Applications Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Building Automation and HVAC control systems
• Program and develop BAS applications using Niagara N4/JACE and Johnson Controls FX platforms
• Develop control strategies, sequences of operation, and project submittals
• Research equipment integration and communication protocols
• Troubleshoot DDC programming, BAS networks, and field device communications
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
• Provide remote technical support to field technicians during installation and startup
• Assist with commissioning activities and customer training when needed
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution

Requirements

• 3-7+ years of Building Automation Systems (BAS) or HVAC Controls experience
• Experience programming Niagara N4/JACE, Johnson Controls FX, or similar BAS platforms
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, DDC controls, and BAS integration
• AutoCAD experience creating or modifying control drawings
• Ability to read mechanical prints, electrical drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering is a plus, but not required

This opportunity provides:

• Primarily office-based position with minimal site travel
• Opportunity to move from field work into an engineering-focused career
• Design, programming, and technical problem-solving not day‑to‑day service calls
• Work with industry leading Building Automation technologies
• Collaborative team of experienced engineers and project managers
• Stable company offering long-term career growth and advancement
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

If you're ready to leverage your BAS expertise in a technical engineering role where you'll influence system design, programming, and project success while enjoying greater work‑life balance, we'd like to hear from you.