Senior Building Automation Controls Engineer

Senior Building Automation Controls Engineer

$100000 - $140000 per year | Fort Belvoir, VA | On-site | Permanent

Engineering and systems integration company specializing in building automation/HVAC controls, energy management, electrical systems, IT/OT, cybersecurity, and electronic security. Strong focus on commercial and government/DoD clients, providing design, programming, installation, integration, and commissioning services worldwide.

• 401k Plan with company match
• Per diem or lodging provided for out of town work
• Medical benefits –
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive salary / compensation structure

Senior Building Automation Controls Engineer

Location:

Location:

Fairfax County, Virginia (approx. 20 miles south of Washington, D.C.)

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, integration, commissioning, and field implementation of BAS projects across government and military facilities.

This is a highly technical, hands‑on role for someone with strong Niagara N4 programming and DDC controls experience who can take projects from design and programming through startup and commissioning. The position involves extensive travel to project sites throughout the U.S. and requires the ability to independently troubleshoot complex control systems while working closely with project managers, customers, contractors, and field teams.

• Design, program, integrate, and commission Building Automation and HVAC control systems.
• Develop and modify BAS programming within the Niagara N4 Framework.
• Program and integrate application‑specific controllers, including Honeywell Spyder, Honeywell Optimizer, Distech Controls, and similar DDC platforms.
• Develop control logic and programming from sequences of operation and project specifications.
• Review BAS drawings, control diagrams, specifications, sequences, and project submittals.
• Assist with system design, control drawings, equipment selections, material takeoffs, and project planning.
• Support estimating efforts by reviewing project requirements and developing labor, material, resource, and schedule estimates.
• Perform BAS startup, checkout, testing, pre‑commissioning, and final commissioning.
• Troubleshoot controllers, HVAC equipment, field devices, networks, programming, and system integration issues.
• Integrate BAS components using BACnet, Lon Works, Modbus, IP‑based networks, and other common controls protocols.
• Coordinate project activities with customers, government representatives, contractors, project managers, and other trades.
• Support secure BAS network design and implementation for government and high‑security environments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to technicians and other controls personnel.
• Develop system documentation, progress reports, technical recommendations, and closeout documentation.
• Provide customer and end‑user training on BAS operation and system functionality.
• Travel to project locations for installation support, programming, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• 5+ years of experience with Building Automation Systems, HVAC controls, DDC, or related control systems.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience with BAS integration, programming, startup, checkout, testing, commissioning, or field support.
• Strong experience programming HVAC application‑specific controllers from scratch based on sequences and project requirements.
• Experience with Niagara/Tridium, including Niagara N4 programming and integration.
• Strong understanding of…