Niagara 4 Building Automation Programmer

The Building People; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People LLC is seeking an experienced Tridium Niagara (N4) Building Automation Programmer to support the Army Reserve's Enterprise Building Control System (EBCS) program.

The role involves programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting Niagara-based building automation systems across a seven-state region while addressing complex controls challenges, optimizing HVAC performance, and working independently on high-impact federal facilities projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years programming Niagara N4 Building Automation Systems.
• Experience with JACE controllers.
• Proficient with Niagara Workbench.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LON.
• HVAC controls troubleshooting.
• DDC programming.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot Niagara N4 BAS.
• Upgrade existing JACE controllers to current EBCS standards.
• Integrate field devices and JACEs into the Army Reserve EBCS.
• Configure graphics, databases, network communications, and control sequences.
• Diagnose and resolve HVAC controls issues including sensors, programming, communications, and network faults.
• Support Retro-Commissioning projects through controls QA/QC.
• Perform startup, commissioning, and functional performance testing.
• Monitor enterprise BAS systems and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and Army Reserve personnel.
• Provide owner training and technical support.
• Attend EBCS stakeholder meetings.
• Support contractor integrations.
• Review controls work for quality.
• Assist with project management.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Position requires a minimum of 25% travel.

Skills

Niagara N4 programming

JACE controllers

Niagara Workbench

BACnet

Modbus

LON

HVAC controls troubleshooting

DDC programming

Tools

Niagara Workbench

Job description

The Building People LLC is seeking an experienced Tridium Niagara (N4) Building Automation Programmer to support the U.S. Army Reserve's Enterprise Building Control System (EBCS) program. The role involves programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting Niagara-based building automation systems across a seven‑state region while addressing complex controls challenges, optimizing HVAC performance, and working independently on high‑impact federal facilities projects.

Travel

Approximately 25% overnight travel throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Company‑paid travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot Niagara N4 building automation systems.
• Upgrade existing JACE controllers to current EBCS standards.
• Integrate field devices and JACEs into the Army Reserve Enterprise Building Control System (EBCS).
• Configure graphics, databases, network communications, and control sequences.
• Diagnose and resolve HVAC controls issues including sensors, programming, communications, and network faults.
• Support Retro-Commissioning (Retro-Cx) projects through controls QA/QC.
• Perform startup, commissioning, and functional performance testing.
• Monitor enterprise BAS systems and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and Army Reserve personnel.
• Provide owner training and technical support.

Project Support

• Attend EBCS stakeholder meetings.
• Support contractor integrations.
• Review controls work for quality.
• Assist with project management.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Position requires a minimum of 25% travel.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years programming Niagara N4 Building Automation Systems.
• Experience with JACE controllers.
• Proficient with Niagara Workbench.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LON.
• HVAC controls troubleshooting.
• DDC programming.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tridium Niagara Certification.
• Army Reserve EBCS experience.
• Analytics experience.
• Retro-Cx experience.
• HVAC service background.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Willing to work at heights.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• May require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized; however, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. The position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. If the government or client does not sponsor or approve the clearance, it may result in termination of employment.

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