Senior Building Automation Engineer & Projects Lead

Baker Group; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA seeks a Commercial Automation Engineer to lead startup, programming, and commissioning of building automation systems. You will work with PLCs, DDC controllers, sensors, and networking while mentoring technicians and guiding medium to large projects.

Candidates should have 4–7 years of automation experience and an associate degree in a related field. A valid driver’s license is required for site work.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of automation-related field experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent on-the-job experience in automation.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and programming for building automation systems with PLC and DDC controllers.
• Interpret SOO and apply to control logic and ladder logic or structured text.
• Read/write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks.
• Mentor Automation Technician I/II and lead medium to large projects.
• Configure and calibrate sensors, actuators, and I/O points.
• Set up networks, IP addresses, and communication protocols; create graphics and dashboards.

Skills

PLC programming

DDC controls

Sensor & actuator integration

Debugging & commissioning

SOO interpretation

Networking (IP/Ethernet)

SQL basics

Education

Associate degree in Electronic/Technology/Automation field

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

Modicon

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

EcoStruxure

Tridium Niagara

Wireshark

RS-485/RS-232

Job description

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA seeks a Commercial Automation Engineer to lead startup, programming, and commissioning of building automation systems. You will work with PLCs, DDC controllers, sensors, and networking while mentoring technicians and guiding medium to large projects.

Candidates should have 4–7 years of automation experience and an associate degree in a related field. A valid driver’s license is required for site work.