Building Automation System Engineer

Position Information

Posting date 10/12/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129723

Position Title Building Automation System Engineer

Hiring Range Minimum $72,100

Hiring Range Maximum $90,200

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. N/A

Is this a grant funded position? No

The Building Automation Systems ( BAS ) Engineer applies a high level of knowledge and skill to program, analyze, troubleshoot, optimize, document, and improve campus building automation systems within Dartmouth College facilities. This position is primarily concerned with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ( HVAC ) system controls, including integrations to associated systems such as lighting, laboratory air control systems, air quality monitoring systems, AV, window controls, fault detection and diagnostics ( FDD ) platform, etc.

As an integral member of Dartmouth’s Integrated Automation team, this position works to improve campus controls systems performance through controls systems design, modifications and upgrades that seek to optimize HVAC system energy efficiency, stability, speed, durability, and reliability, while meeting required environmental conditions for College facilities and its Customers. In addition, this position takes a leading role in assisting Dartmouth’s Integrated Automation Program with architecting the evolution of campus controls systems to best position Dartmouth to take advantage of future technologies.

This position reports to and works with the Energy Program Manager within the Engineering Department of the Campus Services Division. The position also works daily with the Dartmouth College Integrated Automation, Campus Services engineering, Campus Services Technology Services, and multiple College Trades shops, in particular the Building Automation System ( BAS ) and Electrical (EL) shops. This position also works closely with outside controls and electrical contractors.

Education and Yrs Exp Associates plus 3+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• At least four (4) years of relevant experience with Building Automation Systems and controls with proven record of successful projects of a complex nature.
• Technical School graduate (or relevant Associates or Bachelor’s degree) preferred or have equivalent education and experience.
• Is highly proficient with building automation systems (Honeywell, Niagara, and Johnson Controls Metasys) and has strong working knowledge of their communication protocols and networks, controllers and devices, and programming methods. Future building automation systems could include non-proprietary platforms.
• Deep knowledge of and aptitude for building mechanical systems including hydronic, steam, chilled water, air handling systems, and terminal units.
• High competency in programming building automation systems.
• Solid working knowledge of energy management and efficiency techniques for building HVAC systems.
• Ability to follow and understand complex sequences of operation for HVAC and plant equipment and ability to translate sequences into BAS programming logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot, read, write, update, and specify repairs and upgrades for a wide range of automation systems and devices. Current campus automation systems include Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell CPO , Honeywell Optimizer, Niagara Supervisor, Trane, Phoenix, Aircuity, Schneider, Lutron, nLight, Digital…