Sr Solution Consultant

Honeywell INC.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Senior Application Systems Engineer to design, develop, and validate building automation and energy management systems across the United States. The role bridges engineering, sales, and project delivery, requiring travel up to 50% for site surveys and design validation.

You will lead system architecture development, perform on-site surveys, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, translating customer requirements into deployable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC controls, refrigeration, lighting controls, electrical distribution, and energy/metering technologies.
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, RS-485, TCP/IP networking.
• Hands-on with Niagara Framework, JACE controllers, and Honeywell building platforms.
• Experience conducting site surveys and translating findings into technical designs.
• Proven success supporting multi-site deployments in retail, restaurant, commercial, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop BMS/EMS architectures and designs for multi-site environments.
• Perform on-site surveys, audits, and assessments of existing building systems.
• Translate field observations into engineered solutions, scopes of work, and implementation plans.
• Lead development of proposals, SOWs, solution narratives, network diagrams, and integration drawings.
• Design and validate integrations for HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, and energy metering systems.
• Configure and support BACnet, Modbus, RS-485, and IP-based communications.
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, engineering, and operations to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Identify risks and constructability concerns early; support commissioning and handoff.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal teams.
• Support standardization for large-scale, multi-site deployments.

Skills

BAS/BMS/EMS

HVAC controls

Site surveys

Multi-site deployments

Tools

Niagara Framework

JACE controllers

Honeywell building platforms

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Application Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and validating building automation and energy management solutions across the United States. This highly visible technical role bridges engineering, sales, and project delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable, technically sound, and deployable across multi-site customer environments.

You will lead the development of system architectures, perform site assessments, support proposal development, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strong building automation expertise with hands‑on field experience and the ability to translate customer requirements into practical, real‑world solutions.

This position is remote within the United States and requires travel up to 50% for site surveys, design validation, customer meetings, and project execution support.

Responsibilities

• Develop Building Management System (BMS) and Energy Management System (EMS) architectures and application designs for multi‑site customer environments.
• Perform on‑site technical surveys, audits, and assessments to evaluate existing building systems and infrastructure.
• Translate field observations into engineered solutions, scopes of work, and implementation strategies.
• Lead the technical development of:
  • Customer proposals
  • Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Solution narratives
  • Network architecture diagrams
  • System integration drawings
• Design and validate integrations involving:
  • HVAC control systems
  • Refrigeration controls
  • Lighting control systems
  • Energy and utility metering systems
• Configure and support communications across industry‑standard protocols including BACnet, Modbus, RS‑485, and IP‑based networks.
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, engineering, and operations teams to develop customer‑focused technical solutions.
• Identify technical risks, integration challenges, and constructability concerns early in the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning activities and provide technical handoff to implementation and service teams.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers and internal stakeholders throughout the sales and delivery process.
• Support standardization efforts for large‑scale, multi‑site deployments.

Qualifications

Must Have

• 5+ years of experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Strong knowledge of:
  • HVAC controls
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Lighting controls
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Energy and sub‑metering technologies
• Experience with industry protocols including:
  • BACnet
  • Modbus
  • RS‑485
  • TCP/IP networking
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Niagara Framework
  • JACE controllers
  • Honeywell building automation platforms or comparable systems
• Experience conducting site surveys and translating findings into detailed technical designs.
• Demonstrated success supporting multi‑site deployments within retail, restaurant, commercial, or similar environments.

We Value

• Experience with Johnson Controls (JCI), Metasys, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, Tridium Niagara, or comparable building automation platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based BMS and EMS solutions.
• Experience supporting large‑scale retail, grocery, convenience store, or quick‑service restaurant (QSR) customers.
• Strong understanding of building systems integration and interoperability.
• Experience developing customer‑facing technical proposals and presentations.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Field‑first mindset with a focus on practical, deployable solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart building technology

Benefits of Working for Honeywell Technologies

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $164,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Nov 5, 2026.

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure‑play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission‑critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.