Building Automation Controls Engineer – Tridium Niagara

Comfort Systems USA (Ohio), Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Ongoing training

Diverse project exposure

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA Ohio is expanding our Building Automation & Controls Team in Cincinnati and seeks a talented Controls Engineer with hands‑on Tridium Niagara experience to support smarter, more efficient building systems. The role focuses on commercial BAS/DDC, HVAC controls, and Niagara Niagara N4.

You will collaborate with project managers, field technicians, contractors, and customers throughout the project lifecycle, configuring Niagara N4 systems, developing DDC controls, and supporting

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on Tridium Niagara experience (prefer Niagara N4).
• Hands-on BAS/DDC and HVAC controls experience.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent directly relevant experience.
• Experience programming, configuring, commissioning, or troubleshooting BAS/DDC systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and building automation communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program Tridium Niagara N4 building automation systems, including points, alarms, trends, schedules, graphics, histories, and integrations.
• Develop and program Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems for commercial HVAC applications.
• Develop control strategies and interpret HVAC sequences of operation.
• Assist with system architecture, point lists, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and project submittals.
• Integrate HVAC equipment and third‑party building systems using BACnet, Modbus, and related communication protocols.
• Support BAS startup, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Work with commercial HVAC equipment such as RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, boilers, chillers, pumps, and related mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, contractors, and customers throughout project execution.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support and assist customer or facility staff training.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, backups, as‑built drawings, programming records, and closeout materials.

Skills

Tridium Niagara N4

BAS/DDC experience

HVAC controls

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

EcoStruxure

Job description

Controls Engineer – Building Automation & Tridium Niagara (Cincinnati, OH)

Comfort Systems USA Ohio is expanding our Building Automation & Controls Team in Cincinnati and seeks a talented, driven Controls Engineer with hands‑on Tridium Niagara experience to support smarter, more efficient building systems. The role focuses on commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC), HVAC controls, and Tridium Niagara N4. You will collaborate with project managers, field technicians, contractors, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Configure and program Tridium Niagara N4 building automation systems, including points, alarms, trends, schedules, graphics, histories, and integrations.
• Develop and program Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems for commercial HVAC applications.
• Develop control strategies and interpret HVAC sequences of operation.
• Assist with system architecture, point lists, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and project submittals.
• Integrate HVAC equipment and third‑party building systems using BACnet, Modbus, and related communication protocols.
• Support BAS startup, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Work with commercial HVAC equipment such as RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, boilers, chillers, pumps, and related mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, contractors, and customers throughout project execution.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support and assist customer or facility staff training.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, backups, as‑built drawings, programming records, and closeout materials.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 1–3 years of hands‑on experience with Tridium Niagara, preferably Niagara N4.
• Hands‑on experience with commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC) and HVAC controls.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent directly relevant experience.
• Experience programming, configuring, commissioning, or troubleshooting BAS/DDC systems.
• Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems and sequences of operation.
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and building automation communication protocols.
• Strong technical problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with chilled‑water systems, boiler plants, central plant controls, or more complex HVAC sequences is a plus.
• Experience integrating lighting, security, access control, energy management, meters, or IP‑based building systems is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, EcoStruxure, or other BAS platforms is a plus.
• Tridium Niagara N4 certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Ongoing training and development in building automation systems, Niagara N4, HVAC controls, and integrated technologies.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of commercial and industrial facilities.
• Exposure to leading technologies from Schneider Electric and Tridium.