HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Day-one benefits

15 days paid vacation

Job summary

RNInk is seeking an experienced HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer to design, program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot commercial building automation and HVAC control systems.

You will develop complete building control solutions, including control sequences, network layouts, and electrical schematics, while collaborating with field technicians, customers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate implementation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 2+ years in HVAC controls or equivalent.
• Knowledge of BAS/BMS from design to commissioning.
• Ability to read schematics and develop sequences.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure commercial HVAC building automation and control systems per project specs.
• Develop control drawings, flow diagrams, sequences of operation, BOMs, network layouts, and schematics.
• Configure, test software/programming for building control systems per project needs.
• Coordinate drawings, equipment schedules, submittals, and installation documents.
• Select and order controls equipment while tracking deliveries to schedule.
• Assist with loading, programming, and commissioning system-level controllers.
• Provide field-change info for accurate as-built drawings and final software docs.
• Track project progress and raise issues to stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC controls knowledge

Troubleshooting abilities

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in a related technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

BAS/BMS software

AutoCAD/electrical schematics tools

Job description

HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Type Direct Hire

ID CO76-2758170

Posted Sep 24, 2026

HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Location: Rocky Hill, CT
Salary Range: $80,000 - $130,000 + Bonus (Higher if needed)
Position Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer to support the design, programming, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of commercial building automation and HVAC control systems.

This position will be responsible for developing complete building control solutions based on project requirements, including control system design, sequences of operation, controller programming, network architecture, electrical schematics, equipment selection, and system commissioning.

The Application Engineer will work closely with field technicians, project teams, customers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure building automation systems are designed and implemented accurately, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced BAS/Controls Engineer or a strong HVAC Controls Technician/Programmer interested in moving further into engineering and system design.

Key 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Additional compensation and benefits include:

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• Collaborative technical team environment
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus when applicable
• Company vehicle when applicable

Ideal Background

The strongest candidates will have hands-on experience working with commercial HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems and understand how a controls project moves from design through installation, programming, startup, commissioning, and final turnover.