Building Controls Application Engineer

PassiveLogic; Holladay (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous equity share package

Pension plan

Paid time off

Commute coverage

In-office lunch

Fun office-wide activities quarterly

Worldwide ski/snowboard pass

Job summary

PassiveLogic is seeking a Building Controls Application Engineer to join their team in Holladay, Utah. This role involves deploying and supporting hardware-software infrastructure in real-world environments. Key responsibilities include integrating technology into buildings, troubleshooting HVAC systems, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. Candidates should have HVAC controls experience, Linux proficiency, and a problem-solving mindset. Attractive compensation and perks are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with HVAC controls and familiarity with control sequences.
• Experience deploying systems in real-world environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate building digital twins using the PassiveLogic Quantum standard.
• Commission, configure, and validate Hive systems in the field.
• Investigate and resolve HVAC system issues.

Skills

HVAC controls experience

Linux OS experience

HVAC trend data analysis

Exceptional communication skills

Organized and strategic

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Tools

GraphQL

SQL

Linux terminal

Git

Job description

Building Controls Application Engineer

PassiveLogic is looking for a Building Controls Application Engineer to deploy and support our hardware‑software infrastructure in real‑world environments.

About the Role

This is a career-defining opportunity to play a crucial role in a hyper-scale AI company that is transforming the future of autonomous systems, energy, and the built environment.

As a Building Controls Application Engineer, you will be responsible for PL tech ecosystem deployments into partners’ buildings. This role is pivotal. You will be directly working on (and responsible for) taking technology from our offices and integrating it into buildings in support of our mission to empower people through generative autonomy to solve the world's largest climate challenges.

What you’ll do

• Real-world applications: Generate building, system, and site digital twins via the PassiveLogic Quantum standard.
• Field Hive support and deployment: Commission, configure, and validate Hive systems (among other PL hardware and software tech) in the field.
• System diagnostics: Investigate and resolve HVAC and control system issues using trend data and logs; formally test and validate a variety of PassiveLogic products and internal services.
• Documentation: Record and standardize deployment procedures for scalability.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with engineering, product, and customer success to ensure smooth deployments and robust performance.

You must have

• Proven experience:
  • HVAC controls experience and familiarity with control sequences
  • Linux OS experience
  • Past work with legacy building control systems and real‑world deployments
  • HVAC trend data analysis and troubleshooting
• Exceptional communication skills: Extraordinary teammate skills with a collaborative, interpersonal communication style. Strong customer‑facing skills with an ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Organized and strategic: Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset: Experience working across teams to drive customer success. Strong self‑motivation towards PassiveLogic’s mission.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast‑paced startup environment, eager to learn, iterate, and innovate.
• Problem solving: Own the role and drive solutions to issues encountered.

You should have

• Database querying experience (GraphQL, SQL, JQ, etc.)
• Linux terminal familiarity (SSH, command line, system logs, systemd)
• Experience with Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, or embedded platforms
• HVAC systems background (mechanical or electrical)
• Familiarity with Git for version control

It’s helpful to have

• Experience having built your own PC or hacking hardware projects

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Generous equity share package
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Commute coverage (NS Business Card or car allowance)
• In‑office Lunch
• Fun office‑wide activities quarterly!
• Worldwide ski/snowboard pass

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is woven into our values and everything we do. We welcome all—come as you are and bring your whole self. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity every day by maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for our employees at every stage of their careers.