Senior Building Automation Engineer (Design & Programming)

Edison Smart®; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Senior Building Automation Engineer (Design & Programming) to lead design, development, 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.

The role covers BAS design, programming, commissioning, and system optimization with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Building Systems Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls engineering, BAS design, and programming.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, control sequences, and building mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with BAS programming, controller configuration, graphics development, and system integration.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, IP networking, and building automation communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with BAS commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across project teams.

Responsibilities

• BAS Design & Engineering: Develop system architectures, control system designs, network layouts, sequences of operation, points lists, and technical specifications.
• Controls Programming: Design, develop, and modify building automation software, control logic, graphics, alarms, trends, schedules, and system integrations.
• HVAC Controls: Apply in-depth knowledge of HVAC equipment and control strategies, including air handling units (AHUs), variable air volume (VAV) systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, and terminal units.
• System Integration: Configure and integrate BAS platforms and field devices using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and other relevant communication standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide engineering guidance, review designs and programming deliverables, and mentor junior engineers and controls programmers.
• Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Support system startup, functional testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Project Collaboration: Work closely with project management, installation, service, and commissioning teams to ensure projects meet technical requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain control drawings, submittals, programming documentation, network diagrams, and operation sequences.
• Energy Optimization: Recommend control strategies that improve building performance, occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and system reliability.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure designs and implementations align with applicable codes, industry standards, project specifications, and company quality procedures.

Skills

BAS programming

HVAC controls

BACnet

Modbus

IP networking

Control sequences

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project collaboration

Analytics

Education

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

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Engineer (Design & Programming) to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with expertise in building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, system design, and controls programming.

The successful candidate will lead the design, development, 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, and high-performance building control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• BAS Design & Engineering: Develop system architectures, control system designs, network layouts, sequences of operation, points lists, and technical specifications.
• Controls Programming: Design, develop, and modify building automation software, control logic, graphics, alarms, trends, schedules, and system integrations.
• HVAC Controls: Apply in-depth knowledge of HVAC equipment and control strategies, including air handling units (AHUs), variable air volume (VAV) systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, and terminal units.
• System Integration: Configure and integrate BAS platforms and field devices using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and other relevant communication standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide engineering guidance, review designs and programming deliverables, and mentor junior engineers and controls programmers.
• Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Support system startup, functional testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Project Collaboration: Work closely with project management, installation, service, and commissioning teams to ensure projects meet technical requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain control drawings, submittals, programming documentation, network diagrams, and operation sequences.
• Energy Optimization: Recommend control strategies that improve building performance, occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and system reliability.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure designs and implementations align with applicable codes, industry standards, project specifications, and company quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Building Systems Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls engineering, BAS design, and programming.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, control sequences, and building mechanical systems.
• Hands‑on experience with BAS programming, controller configuration, graphics development, and system integration.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, IP networking, and building automation communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with BAS commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across project teams.