Controls Software Application Specialist II

TDIndustries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries seeks a Software Application Specialist II to support TDControls on the Shared Services team. You will build the Tridium Workstation backbone using Niagara, integrate third-party controllers, and design field-level templates from Siemens and Distech for all equipment within projects.

You will create Niagara and field-level programming to meet operation sequences and coordinate with TDControls Partners to resolve discrepancies while communicating constraints to complete work on time.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in IT or Computer Systems or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in HVAC controls in a field technician role.
• 2+ years' experience in BAS controls in a software programming role.
• Tridium Advanced Niagara Certification.
• Tridium wiresheet logic programming capabilities.
• Knowledge of LON, Modbus, and BACnet protocols.
• Experience with Siemens or Distech controller products is required.
• COMPTIA A+ and Net+ Certification.
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Independent design skills with customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in Sales to Operations Turnover Meetings to receive project specs and contract docs.
• Design building automation workstations for new construction and service installs, adhering to specs and sequences.
• Communicate with managers to complete assignments on time.
• Create Tidium Niagara Station backbone and communication structure per drawings.
• Load and configure standard programming into field controllers and integrate devices to BAS front end.
• Perform system integrations with 3rd party devices into Tridium, Siemens, or Distech systems.
• Create programming for control of equipment like AHUs and simple Chiller Plant controllers using GFX, ABT Site, PPCL, and Niagara.

Skills

Tridium Niagara

Wiresheet programming

BACnet/Modbus/LON

Siemens/Distech integration

Graphic/front-end integration

Engineering processes

MS Office

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate degree in IT or Computer Systems

Tools

Tridium Niagara Framework

ABT Site

GFX/PPCL

Siemens/Distech controllers

Job description

Job Summary

Software Application Specialist II supports TDControls on the Shared Services team that works with all TDControls locations. This position is responsible for building the Tridium Worktstation backbone using Niagara framework, integrate 3rd party controller interfaces, integrate field level controller template programs from Siemens and Distech product lines for all equipment within a project, and builds and binds graphics for building automation and access control systems. Creates Niagara and field level programming for major pieces of equipment to meet sequence of operations for projects. Works closely with TDControls Partners to resolve discrepancies and effectively communicates application constraints to complete assigned work in a timely manner.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate in Sales to Operations Turnover Meetings to receive project specifications and contract documents from the sales team, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Utilize technical expertise to design building automation and access control workstations for new construction and service installations, ensuring adherence to specifications, sequences of operation, and controls submittals.
• Communicates with managers and project managers to complete job assignments in a timely manner.
• Creates Tidium Niagara Station backbone and communication structure per controls submitals and drawings.
• Loads and configures standard programming into field controllers and integrates the field devices to the BAS front end.
• Performs system integrations with 3rd party devices and equipment into Tridium, Siemens, or Distech controls systems.
• Creates programming for the control of equipment such as AHUs and simple Chiller Plant controllers using the GFX, ABT Site, PPCL, and Niagara software where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in IT or Computer Systems or equivalent experience desired.
• 2+ years' experience in HVAC controls in a field technician role.
• 2+ years' experience in BAS controls in a software programming role.
• Tridium Advanced Niagara Certification.
• Tridium wiresheet logic programming capabilities.
• Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols such as LON, Modbus, and BACnet.
• Experience with Siemens or Distech controller products is required.
• COMPTIA A+ and Net+ Certification
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully proficient and independent design skills.
• Customer focused, results-oriented professional and strong team player.
• Self-starter that demonstrates initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized to meet deadlines.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a \"100 Best Company to Work For\", we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.