Senior HVAC Controls Engineer - Commissioning Lead

Kinetic Search Strategies, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Search Strategies, LLC is seeking a Sr. Controls Specialist for the San Francisco Bay area. You will own BAS control databases, graphics, and software across major platforms, lead commissioning from start to finish, and coordinate with field teams and subcontractors.

Strong automation and network troubleshooting skills are essential. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of HVAC controls experience, Niagara N4 certification, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with HVAC control systems, including installation, point-to-point check-out, commissioning; programming experience preferred
• Niagara Certification (N4, etc.) and integration expertise highly valued
• Technical knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment: AHUs, VAVs, boilers, chillers
• Mechanical aptitude and controls systems knowledge; ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• BACnet, MODbus and/or LonWorks experience
• Polished professional who loves technology and works to hone their craft
• Motivated team player with customer-focused attitude
• Computer skills including MS Office, Windows, File Structure, AutoCAD, Visio, and basic TCP/IP network structure and web navigation

Responsibilities

• Develop BAS control databases, graphics, and software for new construction and retrofit projects across Niagara, Automated Logic, Distech, and Johnson Controls platforms
• Lead point-to-point commissioning, pre-functional testing, and final functional testing including LEED and Title 24 requirements
• Troubleshoot local and wide-area network issues and support third-party integrations across BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks
• Coordinate field installation subcontractors and attend project coordination and commissioning meetings
• Conduct end-user system training and manage the handoff from construction to the service team
• Coach and mentor junior Systems Software Engineers on assigned projects

Skills

HVAC control systems

Point-to-point commissioning

BACnet, MODbus, LonWorks

Niagara Certification

MS Office

Windows

TCP/IP networking

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Office

Windows

TCP/IP networking

Job description

Kinetic Search Strategies, LLC is seeking a Sr. Controls Specialist for the San Francisco Bay area. You will own BAS control databases, graphics, and software across major platforms, lead commissioning from start to finish, and coordinate with field teams and subcontractors.

Strong automation and network troubleshooting skills are essential. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of HVAC controls experience, Niagara N4 certification, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.