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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level building automation programmer in the United States is $80,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Building Automation Programmer vs Building Automation Technician?

AspectEntry Level Building Automation ProgrammerBuilding Automation Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or technical certification in automation, HVAC, or related fieldTechnical diploma or certification in HVAC, controls, or electrical systems
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, control system labs, client sites for programmingFieldwork, installation sites, maintenance environments
Employer & Industry UsageBuilding automation companies, HVAC firms, facilities managementHVAC contractors, facilities maintenance, control system providers

While both roles involve building automation, the Entry Level Building Automation Programmer primarily focuses on programming and configuring control systems, often working in office or lab settings. In contrast, Building Automation Technicians handle installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting on-site. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in building automation.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Building Automation Programmer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,664 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Building Automation Engineer

Oracle

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Oracle rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 245 rated software companies

Job description

You will work cross-functionally with Site Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Building Automation, Commissioning, and Reliability peers to help ensure critical infrastructure is supportable, reliable, and ready for sustained operations. This is an individual contributor role focused on analysis, technical execution, and operational partnership. 

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Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $91,400 to $187,000 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC3


Key Responsibilities

  • Support configuration, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of building automation and OT systems, including BMS, EPMS, PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and related field devices. 

  • Assist with diagnostics, software and firmware updates, point-to-point verification, alarm checks, and device health reviews for controls and OT infrastructure. 

  • Help monitor OT security controls and follow established procedures related to access, segmentation, patching coordination, and cybersecurity compliance. 

  • Assist with development, testing, and troubleshooting of automation logic and controls solutions for critical mechanical, electrical, and supporting systems. 

  • Support commissioning, startup, turnover, and system validation activities for new or modified automation infrastructure. 

  • Maintain accurate documentation for control logic, point lists, graphics, network diagrams, device inventories, and configuration records. 

  • Support engineering, construction, commissioning, and site operations teams with assigned automation project tasks and field coordination. 

  • Assist site teams and technicians with resolving basic connectivity issues, controls faults, and general BMS/EPMS support needs. 

  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to documentation, alarm quality, controls reliability, and support processes. 

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 0-2 years of experience in building automation, controls, OT, industrial networking, SCADA, instrumentation, or related engineering disciplines; internships, co-ops, labs, military training, or academic projects are acceptable. 

  • Foundational understanding of automation and control systems, industrial networking, or OT/ICS environments. 

  • Interest in building a career in mission-critical data center infrastructure and controls engineering. 

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, Controls, or related technical field preferred; equivalent relevant experience also accepted. 

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a willingness to learn troubleshooting methods for automation and OT systems. 

  • Ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, and cross-functional project teams. 

  • Strong attention to detail in technical documentation and system records. 

  • Basic understanding of industrial controls, networking, and automation system components. 

  • Strong learning agility and hands-on technical curiosity. 

Preferred Skills / Certifications

  • Coursework, labs, internships, or training related to Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Ignition, Niagara, or industrial networking. 

  • Introductory exposure to PLCs, DCS, SCADA, BMS, EPMS, field I/O, instrumentation, or controls graphics. 

  • Foundational understanding of Ethernet/IP, switches, VLANs, redundancy concepts, or common industrial protocols. 

  • Exposure to scripting or automation-related tools such as Python or JavaScript is a plus. 

  • Awareness of OT cybersecurity frameworks such as IEC 62443 or NIST 800-82 is a plus. 

  • OEM, platform, or industry training related to controls, networking, or BMS/SCADA systems is a plus. 

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