Controls Application Engineer

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

401K

PTO & Sick Leave

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a Controls Application Engineer to program, commission, and optimize commercial building automation systems.

You will work hands-on with HVAC control systems, Niagara platforms, and Honeywell commercial controls in a fast-paced project environment. Responsibilities include configuring sequences of operation, performing checkout and startup, field support, and third-party system integration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial control systems (2–4 years).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC control operation and sequences.
• Experience with AX and/or N4 platforms is required or immediate availability to certify.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and commission building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Develop and implement sequences of operation per project specs and standards.
• Perform system checkout, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Modify and enhance existing control programs to improve performance.
• Support field technicians during installation and commissioning.
• Integrate third‑party systems using standard protocols.
• Provide technical documentation and customer training when required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Controls installation

HVAC control programming

Electronics fundamentals

Tools

AX/N4 platforms

Honeywell WEBs

Spyder

CIPer

Optimizer controllers

Job description

The Controls Application Engineer supports the programming, commissioning, and optimization of commercial building automation systems. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with hands-on experience in HVAC control systems, Niagara platforms, and Honeywell commercial controls.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program, configure, and commission commercial building automation and HVAC control systems
• Develop and implement sequences of operation based on project specifications and engineering standards
• Perform system checkout, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Modify and enhance existing control programs to improve performance and efficiency
• Support field technicians during installation and commissioning as needed
• Integrate third‑party systems using industry‑standard protocols
• Provide technical documentation and assist with customer training when required

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE :

• 2-4 years of hands‑on experience with commercial control systems
• 2-4 year experience with AX and/or N4 platforms
• Working knowledge of BACnet, LonWorks, MODBUS, IP‑based networking, and Niagara protocols

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Niagara N4 Certification required (Advanced preferred), or ability to obtain certification immediately after hire
• Certifications and/or practical experience with Honeywell WEBs, Spyder, CIPer, and Optimizer controllers

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Controls installation experience
• Strong understanding of HVAC system operation and sequence of control programming
• Solid background in general electronics

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Climbing ladders and/or stairs
• Lifting up to 20 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in both an office and a field environment.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Work will be done in office environment and field which includes commercial roofs in inclement weather conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at‑will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary & Benefits:

85K - 120K based on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision Insurance, Health Saving Accounts, Short- and Long‑Term Disability, Life, AD&D and Accident Insurance, 401K, EAP, Sick and PTO to regular full‑time employees.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position is not eligible foremployer visa sponsorship.

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