Design Specialist I (BAS)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401K

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking a technical lead in Irving, TX to develop custom DDC logic using Alerton VisualLogic and configure high-level GUI workstations in Compass/Envision. You’ll integrate third-party protocols and tune software to meet project specs and budget goals.

You will design BAS projects, provide AutoCAD/Visio design labor, create detailed sequences of operations, configure BACnet workstations, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring interoperability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years HVAC design and graphics and/or building automation systems design or graphics.
• 2+ years direct experience programming Alerton Systems (Visual Logic and Compass).
• Knowledge of Ibex, Envision, and Compass.
• Proficient with AutoCAD/Visio and MS Office.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical plans.

Responsibilities

• Design Building Automation Controls to meet contract scope and budget.
• Provide AutoCAD/Visio Bosch design labor and direction for DDC code, GUI, and documents.
• Develop and implement custom control logic using Alerton VisualLogic.
• Design and configure Alerton Compass/Envision for BACnet workstations.
• Integrate third-party devices via BACnet IP/MSTP, Modbus, or LonWorks.
• Checklist and tune software for real-world conditions.
• Prepare BOMs and maintain design documentation.
• Mentor level 1 engineers and support project teams.
• Assist sales during estimation with design inputs.

Skills

Alerton VisualLogic

BACnet integration

AutoCAD/Visio

HVAC design

MS Office

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or related technical field

Tools

Alerton Compass

Envision

Ibex

Wireshark

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

1632 West Walnut Hill Lane, Irving , Texas 75038 , United States

About Us

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it's working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

Job Summary: The candidate will report to the hiring manager and serve as a technical lead for Bosch Building Technologies, responsible for developing custom DDC logic using Alerton VisualLogic and configuring high-level GUI workstations within the Compass or Envision environments. By integrating complex third-party protocols and performing real-world software tuning, the programmer will ensure that advanced HVAC sequences and network architectures are executed precisely to meet project specifications and budget goals.

Responsibilities:

• Design Building Automation Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring protocol interoperability and integration.
• Provide AutoCAD/Visio Bosch Building Technologies Design Tool labor and direction as required to develop functional DDC code, GUI, and other engineered documents accurately and professionally.
• Develop and implement custom control logic using Alerton VisualLogic (DDC Programming) to meet complex sequence of operations.
• Design and configure Alerton Compass or Envision for BACnet workstations, including web-server setup and user permission heirarchies.
• Perform advanced integration of third-party devices via BACnet IP/MSTP, Modbus, or LonWorks into the Alerton global controller (ACM/BCM) environment.
• Perform point-to-point checkout and software tuning to ensure the programmed logic performs as intended in real-world conditions.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most effective and functional manner.
• Provide detailed sequence of operations as required.
• Complete Bill of Material (BOM) for every design project.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook electronic e-mail system.
• Maintain clear documentation of design systems, wiring diagrams and software configurations.
• Provide mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level 1 positions.
• Proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio CDT.
• Ability to design large projects with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices.
• Develop system designs for BAS, including load calculations, equipment selection, and integration of various control systems.
• Assist Sales team during estimation/bid phase of the project by providing design support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to assist in generating Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify and resolve design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
• Accurately forecast necessary labor required to design a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
• Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects.
• Facilitate with external customers/vendors as required to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Assist in managing the timeline, budget, and coordination of projects.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the control’s operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related technical field. Prior work experience in the building automation field can supersede a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC design and graphics and/or building automation systems design or graphics.
• 2+ years of direct experience programming Alerton Systems (specifically Visual Logic and Compass)
• Knowledge and understanding of specific software(s) and tool(s) such as Ibex, Envision, and Compass.
• Ability to use Wireshark or BACnet discovery tools to diagnose communication "traffic jams" or duplicate device IDs.
• Basic understanding of computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience designing and engineering HVAC control systems, including developing sequence of operations and equipment selection.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD and/or Visio for BAS Design
• Strong understanding of project documents, scopes of work, and the ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related technical field. Extensive (10+ years' experience) work experience in the building automation field can supersede a degree.
• Active ACE (Alerton Certified Expert) or ASP (Alerton System Programmer) certification.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC, building automation.
• 3+ years of experience with Tridium Niagara (N4/AX) integration(s) into Alerton environments.
• Assisting in project estimation, budgeting, and scheduling for BAS components.
• Proposing cost-effective technical solutions.
• Background in both design and ongoing support/service engineering for installed building systems

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (iesee, hear,speakand write clearly)in order tocommunicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterityrequiredfor occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

Working Conditions:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employeeencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properlylightedand ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Additional Information:

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: up to 5%
• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Disclaimers

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, orveteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex,age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, familyresponsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, genderexpression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protectionstatus, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge frommilitary service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.