Senior Building Automation Technician (N4 Certification Required)

Edison Smart®; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® in Dallas, TX, seeks a Senior Building Automation Technician to lead hands-on commissioning, programming, and maintenance of Building Automation Systems (BAS). The role emphasizes Niagara 4 expertise and independent work on complex commercial projects across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Ideal candidates will have current Niagara 4 certification, 5+ years in BAS/HVAC controls, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Current Niagara 4 (N4) Certification is required.
• 5+ years of experience working with building automation, HVAC controls, or BAS systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with Niagara 4 programming and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, sequences of operation, and commercial building controls.
• Experience with BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, and BAS networking.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, program, commission, and troubleshoot building automation systems.
• Develop and modify Niagara 4 control logic, graphics, alarms, schedules, and databases.
• Diagnose and resolve complex BAS, HVAC controls, networking, and communication issues.
• Perform system start-up, commissioning, functional testing, and point-to-point verification.
• Integrate HVAC equipment, controllers, sensors, meters, and third-party systems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.
• Review control drawings, sequences of operation, submittals, and project documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot BAS networks and IP-based communications.
• Identify system deficiencies and recommend corrective actions and improvements.

Skills

Niagara 4 programming

Building automation

Troubleshooting

HVAC controls

Tools

BACnet/IP

Modbus

LonWorks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Technician to join our team in Dallas, TX. This role is ideal for a technically strong building automation professional with hands-on experience commissioning, troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS).

The successful candidate will have proven expertise with Niagara 4 (N4) and be comfortable working independently on complex commercial building automation projects. You will work closely with customers, engineers, project managers, and field technicians to deliver reliable, high-performing automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, program, commission, and troubleshoot building automation systems.
• Develop and modify Niagara 4 control logic, graphics, alarms, schedules, and databases.
• Diagnose and resolve complex BAS, HVAC controls, networking, and communication issues.
• Perform system start-up, commissioning, functional testing, and point-to-point verification.
• Integrate HVAC equipment, controllers, sensors, meters, and third-party systems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.
• Review control drawings, sequences of operation, submittals, and project documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot BAS networks and IP-based communications.
• Identify system deficiencies and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
• Provide technical support to customers and junior technicians.
• Train customers and field personnel on BAS operation and system functionality.
• Maintain accurate service reports, project documentation, and commissioning records.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area and occasionally other locations as required.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Current Niagara 4 (N4) Certification is required.
• 5+ years of experience working with building automation, HVAC controls, or BAS systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with Niagara 4 programming and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, sequences of operation, and commercial building controls.
• Experience with BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, and BAS networking.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.