HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Software Placement Group; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking an HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer to design, program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot BAS/HVAC control systems for commercial projects in Rocky Hill, CT. This role blends field execution with engineering and offers a path from hands-on installation or programming into broader system design.

You will design control strategies, develop drawings, sequences of operation, and BOMs, while coordinating with field teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent hands-on industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of the commercial HVAC industry
• Knowledge of control theory and automatic temperature controls (ATC)
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) from design, installation, programming, and/or commissioning perspective
• Understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and building control sequences
• Experience with low-voltage building systems and controls wiring
• Ability to read and develop technical drawings, schematics, sequences, and system documentation
• Strong computer and software skills
• Ability to travel to project sites as required

Responsibilities

• Design and configure commercial HVAC building automation and control systems based on project specifications and contract documents
• Develop control drawings, flow diagrams, sequences of operation, bills of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics
• Develop, configure, and test the software/programming required to operate building control systems according to project requirements
• Coordinate preparation of drawings, equipment schedules, submittals, and installation documentation
• Select and order controls equipment and materials while tracking deliveries against project schedules

Skills

HVAC controls

BAS/BMS programming

Reading schematics

Travel ability

Communication

Education

Associate degree in related technical discipline

Tools

None

Job description

Location: Rocky Hill, CT | Schedule: Full-time, on-site with travel to project sites | Compensation: $80,000 – $130,000 + Bonus (Higher if needed)

Overview

A commercial HVAC building automation and controls contractor is looking for an HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer to design, program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot building automation and HVAC control systems for commercial projects. This role bridges field execution and engineering, offering a path for either an experienced BAS/Controls Engineer or a strong HVAC Controls Technician/Programmer ready to move further into system design.

What you'll do

• Design and configure commercial HVAC building automation and control systems based on project specifications and contract documents
• Develop control drawings, flow diagrams, sequences of operation, bills of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics
• Develop, configure, and test the software/programming required to operate building control systems according to project requirements
• Coordinate preparation of drawings, equipment schedules, submittals, and installation documentation
• Select and order controls equipment and materials while tracking deliveries against project schedules
• Coordinate factory-mounted controls and equipment requirements
• Assist with loading, programming, and commissioning system-level and network-level controllers
• Perform functional validation of complete BAS/HVAC control systems
• Troubleshoot controls, communications, programming, installation, and system-operation issues
• Coordinate with field technicians, subcontractors, and other trades to resolve system issues and ensure proper operation
• Provide field-change information required for development of accurate as-built drawings and final software documentation
• Participate in project release and turnover meetings with field teams
• Coordinate with project leadership to define engineering and field-execution responsibilities
• Track project progress and communicate status, technical issues, and schedule concerns to appropriate project stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and work direction to design assistants and other assigned project resources when needed
• Maintain a strong commitment to employee, subcontractor, and jobsite safety
• Travel to customer/project sites within and occasionally outside the local area as required

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline plus 2+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent hands-on industry experience without a degree as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Controls Engineer, BAS Programmer, or Controls Installer
• Strong working knowledge of the commercial HVAC industry
• Knowledge of control theory and automatic temperature controls (ATC)
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) from a design, installation, programming, and/or commissioning perspective end
• Understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and building control sequences
• Experience with low-voltage building systems and controls wiring
• Ability to read and develop technical drawings, schematics, sequences, and system documentation
• Strong computer and software skills
• Ability to troubleshoot technical system issues and work effectively with field personnel
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to travel to project sites as required

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant controls experience, OR
• Associate degree in a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Equivalent industry experience as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, Programmer, or Installer
• Strong experience with commercial BAS/HVAC controls design, programming, installation, and commissioning
• Experience working with complex building automation projects involving multiple controllers, networks, equipment types, and building subsystems

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $80,000 – $110,000, depending on experience, education, technical background, and overall qualifications
• Exceptional candidates with particularly strong BAS/HVAC controls experience may be considered beyond the typical compensation profile
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Benefits available from day one
• 15 days of paid vacation during the first year
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Extensive technical, product, and on-the-job training
• Cross-training and professional development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative technical team environment
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus when applicable
• Company vehicle when applicable

Why this role

This position offers a clear path from field-based controls work into engineering and system design, with hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle from design through installation, programming, startup, commissioning, and final turnover.