BAS​/EMS Controls Engineer

Therma, a Legence Company

For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility‑specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost‑conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in three regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including biopharmaceutical, education, healthcare, food & beverage, commercial, industrial and data center facilities.

Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a No. 1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers and challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

San Jose, CA. Full‑time, onsite. Remote option unavailable.

BAS/EMS Controls Engineer must have knowledge and experience specifying, designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting Building Management Systems which range from chiller sequences to full building control systems.

• Create and refine reusable, field‑tested standards; review and revise systems for submission to the standards library; coordinate with estimators and management to maintain the standard library’s integrity.
• Conduct site inspection for preparation of design and submittal drawings for control system installation.
• Design building automation systems for standard and/or critical environment facilities such as data centers, laboratories, or hospitals.
• Provide a sequence of operations, device schedules, and as‑built panel layouts.
• Coordinate submittals for the assigned controls projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers.
• Spec control system components.
• Program Distech controllers.
• Design and build graphics for HMI, front ends, dashboards and digital signage.
• Use Distech GFX to write job‑specific programs.
• Coordinate with Controls Technicians to support third‑party commissioning as needed.
• Visit work site, as needed, and be familiar with job site conditions.
• Troubleshoot BMS problems.
• Coordinate activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with in‑house installation teams.
• Assist with hardware/software calibration as required.
• Provide onsite customer training.
• Attend job site meetings as necessary.
• Provide and maintain project documentation for the development of “As‑Built” drawings.
• Provide technical support to clients.
• Ensure material and equipment is installed on a customer’s site per drawings.
• Perform point‑to‑point checkouts to ensure connectivity between field devices and controllers.
• Ensure that the software operates and make necessary software changes to ensure mechanical systems operate as designed.
• Select control products, components, applications, and systems.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Engineers, and support staff.

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of project activities.
• Ability to work with the customer to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and non‑management personnel.
• Working knowledge of office administration, project management, reporting, budgeting, budget control, business operations, blueprints, permit drawings, buildings, equipment, housekeeping, construction, purchasing, inventory control, and safety management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management preferred, or a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with at least two years as an automation technician.
• Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system (preferably Distech Controls with Niagara experience).
• Good working knowledge of the systems commonly monitored and controlled by a building DDC/EMS. Systems may include Tridium/Niagara4/Niagara Ax, Distech Lonworks Controllers, Distech BACNet Controllers, and others.
• Strong understanding of typical HVAC equipment and systems such as AHU, VAV, VRF, chiller, VFD, HHW systems, etc.
• Good working knowledge of ASHRAE Guideline 36,…