Senior DDC Engineer/Programmer

Facility Engineering Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Engineering Services is seeking a Senior DDC Engineer / Programmer with deep technical expertise in building automation and control systems. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced programming, field commissioning, and project delivery with mentoring and client-facing responsibilities.

You’ll lead complex projects, provide technical direction to technicians, and collaborate with engineering, construction, and service teams to deliver reliable, high-performance control solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with DDC programming and building automation systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and sequences of operation.
• Experience mentoring technicians and training clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and provide technical direction to technicians.
• Program, integrate, and commission DDC systems across platforms.
• Develop graphics and trends for end-user interfaces.
• Support on-site commissioning and remote diagnostics.

Skills

Building automation

DDC programming

Field commissioning

Leadership

Client engagement

BACnet/IP

Tools

BACnet/IP

MS/TP

LAN/WAN

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

FES is seeking a Senior DDC Engineer / Programmer with deep technical expertise in building automation and control systems. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines advanced programming, field commissioning, and project delivery with mentoring and client‑facing responsibilities.

You’ll lead complex projects, provide technical direction to technicians, and collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and service teams to deliver reliable, high-performance control solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Engineering Department to review and advise on control drawings and project submittals.
• Program, integrate, and commission DDC systems and field devices across multiple platforms.
• Ensure accurate operation of all building control sequences, alarms, trends, and archives.
• Develop and implement custom graphics for end-user interfaces.
• Train and mentor DDC technicians and provide system training for clients.
• Integrate BAS with third-party building systems (e.g., chillers, generators, lighting).
• Troubleshoot complex system and network issues (BACnet IP, MS/TP, LAN/WAN).
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, sequences of operation, and specifications.
• Prepare and deliver as-built documentation and support project turnover.
• Support both on-site commissioning and remote diagnostics as needed.

Company Description

Facility Engineering Services is a growing company with business interests in HVAC mechanical service, automatic temperature controls installation, and DDC service. We are a market leader in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area and have involvement in projects worldwide.