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The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of Building Automation Systems for residential, commercial, and multi-residential buildings.

The successful candidate will collaborate with management, Project Managers, Software Developers, Electricians, and Field Technicians to design and implement scalable, high-performance BAS solutions that improve building efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort.

Key Responsibilities

·         Design and develop Building Automation System (BAS) platforms.

·         Design the overall BAS architecture and communication network.

·         Develop HVAC control sequences and programming standards.

·         Program BAS controllers, gateways, edge devices, and supervisory systems.

·         Create system graphics, dashboards, alarms, trend logs, reports, and analytics.

·         Design remote monitoring and cloud-based building management solutions.

·         Select and evaluate controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, communication hardware, and other field devices.

·         Integrate third-party equipment, including:

o    Boilers

o    Chillers

o    Cooling Towers

o    Heat Pumps

o    Fan Coil Units

o    Air Handling Units (AHUs)

o    Make-Up Air Units (MAUs)

o    Pumps

o    Domestic Hot Water Systems

o    Exhaust and Supply Fans

o    Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

o    Lighting Control Systems

·         Develop communication interfaces using industry-standard protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.

·         Lead the startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of BAS installations.

·         Provide technical support to installation teams throughout project execution.

·         Develop energy optimization strategies for commercial, institutional, and multi-residential facilities.

·         Implement fault detection, alarm management, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance strategies.

·         Prepare engineering documentation, sequences of operation, and as-built documentation.

·         Evaluate and implement emerging BAS technologies, IoT solutions, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

·         Minimum of 5 years of Building Automation Systems engineering experience.

·         Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building mechanical equipment.

·         Experience designing complete Building Automation Systems.

·         Experience programming BAS controllers.

·         Strong working knowledge of Niagara Framework (N4) and Noah Controls.

·         Experience with BACnet, Modbus, and IP networking.

·         Experience commissioning and troubleshooting BAS systems.

·         Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

·         Valid Ontario driver's license.

Preferred Experience

·         Extensive experience integrating condominium, commercial, or institutional HVAC equipment into Building Automation Systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, make-up air units (MAUs), fan coil units, domestic hot water systems, pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), exhaust and supply fans, pressure control systems, and other central mechanical equipment.

·         Strong understanding of HVAC control sequences, energy optimization, and mechanical systems commonly found in high-rise residential and commercial buildings.

·         Experience developing web-based dashboards and user interfaces.

·         Knowledge of cloud-based building management platforms.

·         Experience integrating IoT devices and cloud services.

·         Experience with analytics, fault detection, diagnostics, and energy reporting.

·         Understanding of cybersecurity principles for BAS networks.

·         Experience with machine learning or AI applications for building optimization is considered an asset.

Key Contributions

The BAS Engineer will play a lead role in developing and enhancing a complete Building Automation System ecosystem, including:

·         BAS architecture and engineering standards.

·         Controller programming standards.

·         Reusable control logic libraries.

·         Standardized graphics and operator dashboards.

·         Alarm management strategies.

·         Trend logging, reporting, and analytics.