HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Location: Rocky Hill, CT |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site with travel to project sites |
Compensation: $80,000 – $130,000 + Bonus (Higher if needed)

A commercial HVAC building automation and controls contractor is looking for an HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer to design, program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot building automation and HVAC control systems for commercial projects. This role bridges field execution and engineering, offering a path for either an experienced BAS/Controls Engineer or a strong HVAC Controls Technician/Programmer ready to move further into system design.

• Design and configure commercial HVAC building automation and control systems based on project specifications and contract documents
• Develop control drawings, flow diagrams, sequences of operation, bills of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics
• Develop, configure, and test the software/programming required to operate building control systems according to project requirements
• Coordinate preparation of drawings, equipment schedules, submittals, and installation documentation
• Select and order controls equipment and materials while tracking deliveries against project schedules
• Coordinate factory-mounted controls and equipment requirements
• Assist with loading, programming, and commissioning system-level and network-level controllers
• Perform functional validation of complete BAS/HVAC control systems
• Troubleshoot controls, communications, programming, installation, and system-operation issues
• Coordinate with field technicians, subcontractors, and other trades to resolve system issues and ensure proper operation
• Provide field-change information required for development of accurate as-built drawings and final software documentation
• Participate in project release and turnover meetings with field teams
• Coordinate with project leadership to define engineering and field-execution responsibilities
• Track project progress and communicate status, technical issues, and schedule concerns to appropriate project stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and work direction to design assistants and other assigned project resources when needed
• Maintain a strong commitment to employee, subcontractor, and jobsite safety
• Travel to customer/project sites within and occasionally outside the local area as required

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline plus 2+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent hands-on industry experience without a degree as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Controls Engineer, BAS Programmer, or Controls Installer
• Strong working knowledge of the commercial HVAC industry
• Knowledge of control theory and automatic temperature controls (ATC)
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) from a design, installation, programming, and/or commissioning perspective end
• Understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and building control sequences
• Experience with low-voltage building systems and controls wiring
• Ability to read and develop technical drawings, schematics, sequences, and system documentation
• Strong computer and software skills
• Ability to troubleshoot technical system issues and work effectively with field personnel
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to travel to project sites as required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant controls experience, OR
• Associate degree in a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Equivalent industry experience as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, Programmer, or Installer
• Strong experience with commercial BAS/HVAC controls design, programming, installation, and commissioning
• Experience working with complex building automation projects involving multiple controllers, networks, equipment types, and building subsystems

• Base salary: $80,000 – $110,000, depending on experience, education, technical background, and overall qualifications
• Exceptional candidates with particularly strong BAS/HVAC controls experience may be considered beyond the typical compensation profile
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Benefits available from day one
• 15 days of paid vacation during the first year
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Extensive technical, product, and on-the-job training
• Cross-training and…