Automation Application Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$90000 - $120000 per year | Charlotte, NC | On-site | Permanent

A full-service building automation systems (BAS) integrator specializing in HVAC controls, energy management, security integration, and whole-building automation for commercial, healthcare, education, government, industrial, and institutional facilities

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and certification reimbursement.

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Summary: We're seeking a Building Automation Applications Engineer to develop and support HVAC controls solutions for commercial and institutional facilities. In this role, you'll translate project requirements and mechanical systems into effective BAS/DDC control solutions, working closely with project managers, programmers, technicians, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop BAS/DDC applications and control strategies for commercial HVAC systems.
• Review mechanical plans, specifications, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
• Select controllers, sensors, actuators, and other control system components.
• Develop control sequences, points lists, network architecture, and system layouts.
• Engineer applications for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, heat pumps, and central plant equipment.
• Create submittals, bills of material, control diagrams, and technical project documentation.
• Support BAS programming, graphics, startup, and commissioning teams throughout project execution.
• Assist with system integrations using BACnet, Modbus, and other open protocols.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot application or system issues as needed.
• Coordinate with customers, consulting engineers, project managers, and field teams to ensure solutions meet project requirements.

• Experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls, DDC, or BMS applications engineering.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, sequences of operation, and control strategies.
• Experience selecting and applying BAS controllers, sensors, actuators, and related control hardware.
• Experience with one or more BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Distech, Delta Controls, Reliable Controls, Honeywell, Alerton, or Automated Logic/WebCTRL.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and networked building control systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, specifications, and control schematics.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or similar design tools is a plus.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

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