Senior BAS/DDC Engineer - Lead Projects & Commissioning

Sbf-Search,-LLC; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Company vehicle

Gas card

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Company laptop

Phone allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Sbf-Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer to join our Building Automation team. You will own projects from programming and startup through commissioning and turnover, working closely with customers and guiding a technical team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on BAS/DDC programming experience, strong HVAC knowledge, and the ability to work independently in field and office environments. Hybrid field/office role with limited travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics, HVAC, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of DDC/BAS/HVAC controls experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently programming BAS/DDC systems.
• Strong knowledge of BACnet/IP, Ethernet, and MS/TP networks.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, control drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Hybrid field/office work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering to design and develop control solutions and project control drawings.
• Program DDC controllers and field devices for BAS projects.
• Commission systems and verify complete operation of HVAC sequences and components.
• Configure, test, and validate inputs, outputs, alarms, trends, histories, and archives.
• Develop site-specific BAS graphics and provide training to customers and end users.
• Troubleshoot complex BAS/DDC issues and provide expert-level technical support.
• Integrate third-party equipment and building systems using BACnet and other open protocols.
• Program and modify systems across multiple controls manufacturers and platforms.
• Read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings, control drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Produce accurate as-built documentation and project turnover information.
• Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain BAS networks, servers, workstations, and job-site systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to DDC technicians and installers.
• Mentor less-experienced technicians and help develop the team's technical capabilities.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, technicians, installers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

BAS/DDC programming

HVAC controls

BACnet/IP networks

Control systems commissioning

Troubleshooting BAS networks

Reading mechanical drawings

Education

Associate degree OR 5+ years hands-on experience

Tools

Niagara Framework

BACnet/IP

MS/TP networks

Servers/Workstations

Job description

Sbf-Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior BAS/DDC Programmer / Engineer to join our Building Automation team. You will own projects from programming and startup through commissioning and turnover, working closely with customers and guiding a technical team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on BAS/DDC programming experience, strong HVAC knowledge, and the ability to work independently in field and office environments. Hybrid field/office role with limited travel is expected.