HVAC Controls Engineer (BAS / EMS)

City Facilities Management

$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering
  • 3+ years’ experience in Energy Management Systems (EMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS) or building controls engineering
  • Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and controls integration
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems and low-voltage control design
  • Experience with IP-based remote diagnostics
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Exposure to HVAC, refrigeration, or lighting systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure Building Automation and Energy Management Systems (EMS) for HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection
  • Develop technical documentation including process and SCADA block diagrams
  • Program PLC/HMI control logic for various I/O including temperature sensors and valves
  • Monitor and analyze system performance to enhance energy efficiency
  • Utilize IP-based remote access tools for diagnostics across multiple sites
  • Collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure system implementation
  • Conduct site reviews and support preventative maintenance and improvements

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Diverse projects across commercial and retail sectors
  • Opportunity to work with advanced smart technology
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible travel requirements
Full Job Description

We’re hiring an HVAC Controls Engineer with a focus on Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS). This role is ideal for engineers passionate about optimizing building performance through smart technology.

POSITION SUMMARY

Design and configure control systems that automate and monitor HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection systems across commercial and retail environments. Work includes PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA integration, and IP-based remote diagnostics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and configure Building Automation and Energy Management Systems (EMS) for HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, and leak detection

  • Develop process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, control schematics, and technical documentation

  • Program and implement PLC/HMI control logic to manage I/O (temperature sensors, valves, relays)

  • Monitor, test, and analyze system performance to identify issues and improve energy efficiency

  • Utilize IP-based remote access tools to diagnose and support building systems across multiple sites

  • Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure successful system implementation

  • Conduct site reviews and support preventative maintenance (PM) and lifecycle improvement strategies

  • Assist in upgrades, expansions, and retrofits to improve system scalability and reliability

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering

  • 3+ years’ experience in EMS, BAS, or building controls engineering

  • Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and controls integration

  • Familiarity with SCADA systems, I/O logic, and low-voltage control design

  • Experience with remote diagnostics via IP-based tools

  • Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills

  • Exposure to HVAC, refrigeration, or lighting systems

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with EMS platforms such as Niagara, Tridium, Honeywell

  • Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, or similar protocols

  • Background in supermarket, retail, or commercial energy systems

Travel: 10% (occasional overnight travel required)

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