Niagara 4 Building Automation Programmer

The Building People; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People LLC is seeking an experienced Tridium Niagara 4 Building Automation Programmer to support the Army Reserve's Enterprise Building Control System (EBCS) program. This role involves programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting Niagara-based BAS across a seven-state region.

Travel is approximately 25% with company-paid arrangements. The candidate will work with JACE controllers, Niagara Workbench, and BACnet/Modbus/LON protocols to optimize HVAC performance on

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Niagara N4 programming

JACE controllers

HVAC controls troubleshooting

DDC programming

Tools

Niagara Workbench

BACnet

Modbus

LON

Job description

Job Description

$80,000-$100,000

The Building People LLC, are seeking an experienced Tridium Niagara (N4) Building Automation Programmer with advanced Tridium Niagara 4 (N4) experience to support the U.S. Army Reserve's Enterprise Building Control System (EBCS) program. This position is responsible for programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting Niagara-based building automation systems across a seven-state region. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex controls challenges, optimizing HVAC system 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.
• This position will require a minimum of 25% travel

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years programming Niagara N4 Building Automation Systems
• Experience with JACE controllers
• Niagara Workbench
• 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.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.