Senior BAS Engineer: Design, Programming & Integration

Energy Jobline ZR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Engineer (Design & Programming) to lead the design, programming, and implementation of building automation solutions for commercial and institutional facilities.

You will collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, technicians, and customers to deliver reliable, energy-efficient building control systems with a focus on performance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Building Systems Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in building automation, HVAC controls, BAS design and programming.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, control sequences, and building mechanical systems.
• Hands-on BAS programming, controller configuration, graphics, and integration experience.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, IP networking, and building automation protocols.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specs.
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead BAS design and engineering: create system architectures, control designs, network layouts, sequences of operation, and specifications.
• Develop, modify, and test BAS software, control logic, graphics, alarms, trends, schedules, and integrations.
• Apply HVAC knowledge to design and optimize AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and terminals.
• Configure and integrate BAS platforms and field devices using BACnet, Modbus, and other protocols.
• Provide technical leadership, review designs, and mentor junior engineers and programmers.
• Support commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with project management, installation, service, and commissioning teams to meet requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare and maintain control drawings, submittals, programming documentation, and network diagrams.
• Recommend strategies to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
• Ensure designs align with codes, standards, and project specifications.

Skills

BAS design & engineering

Controls programming

HVAC controls

System integration

Technical leadership

Commissioning & troubleshooting

Documentation

Project collaboration

Analytical skills

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or Building Systems Engineering

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

IP networking

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Engineer (Design & Programming) to lead the design, programming, and implementation of building automation solutions for commercial and institutional facilities.

You will collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, technicians, and customers to deliver reliable, energy-efficient building control systems with a focus on performance and sustainability.