Lead Field DDC Engineer

Divcon Controls Houston, Texas, United States

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas,
Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

The Lead Field DDC Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the design, development, coordination, and delivery of Delta Controls DDC-based building automation systems across complex, large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role combines deep hands-on DDC programming expertise with project-level technical leadership, guiding engineering execution, reviewing work, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality, consistent DDC deliverables from design through commissioning and turnover.

This role also supports deployment of Delta Controls enteliWEB SCADA environments and requires proficiency in GCL+ programming.

• Lead the DDC engineering scope across assigned projects from design through commissioning and turnover
• Define project-level control strategies, DDC architecture, controller configurations, network design, and integration requirements
• Coordinate DDC deliverables across project teams, field teams, vendors, contractors, SCADA engineers, and system integrators
• Provide technical leadership during client meetings, design reviews, project coordination meetings, and issue-resolution discussions
• Partner with project managers and the Field Engineering Manager to communicate technical risks, resource needs, schedule impacts, and project priorities
• Lead the design and development of Delta Controls DDC systems using GCL+ and related programming tools
• Develop and implement control logic for HVAC systems, AHUs, VAVs, central plants, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and critical facility infrastructure
• Guide implementation of controller databases, sequences of operation, alarm strategies, scheduling, trending, and system recovery logic
• Support system integration with enteliWEB, Ignition SCADA, BMS, EPMS, and other facility platforms
• Ensure DDC logic is reliable, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with customer and project requirements
• Lead configuration and deployment of Delta Controls enteliWEB environments for mission-critical data center applications

• Ensure consistency and quality across DDC deliverables through design reviews, code reviews, testing, and validation
• Review engineering work and provide feedback to ensure adherence to company standards and best practices
• Support development and maintenance of DDC programming standards, reusable code libraries, GCL+ templates, naming conventions, and documentation standards
• Identify opportunities to standardize and improve development processes
• Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, workflows, and project execution methods

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex DDC control system issues during startup and commissioning
• Support field teams during static and dynamic commissioning, point-to-point verification, and customer acceptance activities
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving GCL+ logic, controller hardware, communication networks, field devices, enteliWEB integration, and third-party system integrations
• Implement and validate integrations using BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, and other open protocols
• Interface with vendors and contractors to support system integration and issue resolution
• Mentor and guide Field DDC Engineers and Senior Field DDC Engineers
• Provide technical direction, coaching, code review feedback, and project-specific support
• Support onboarding and training of new team members
• Escalate recurring skill gaps or development needs to the Field Engineering Manager

• 10+ years of experience in DDC programming, building automation, or controls engineering
• 2+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience in field operations
• Expert-level proficiency with Delta Controls GCL+ and software tools
• Deep hands-on experience with enteliWEB deployment, configuration, and commissioning
• Proven experience programming…