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Mission Critical BAS/BMS Master Field Engineer - Virginia

Glen Allen, VA Building Automation 3 weeks ago $79,000 – $158,000 / year

Job Title: Senior BAS/DDC Controls & Commissioning Engineer (Mission-Critical Facilities)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior BAS/DDC Controls & Commissioning Engineer to support mission-critical facility projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)Niagara 4 / TridiumDDC Controls, and HVAC Controls, along with a strong background in commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and integration of complex building systems. Experience supporting data centers, healthcare, government, laboratories, or other mission-critical environments is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, program, and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS) and DDC Controls.

  • Develop and modify Niagara 4 / Tridium applications, graphics, databases, and control sequences.

  • Perform commissioningstartuppoint-to-point checkout, and system validation activities.

  • Troubleshoot HVAC control systems, network communications, controllers, sensors, and field devices.

  • Configure and integrate systems using BACnetModbusLonWorks, and other industry-standard protocols.

  • Develop and verify Sequence of Operations for HVAC and building automation systems.

  • Support mission-critical mechanical systems including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, and humidification systems.

  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.

  • Prepare commissioning reports, functional test documentation, as-built drawings, punch lists, and technical reports.

  • Provide customer training and support during project turnover.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS)DDC Controls, or HVAC Controls.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Niagara 4 / Tridium.

  • Experience with BAS platforms such as HoneywellJohnson Controls MetasysSiemens ApogeeTrane TracerSchneider EcoStruxureDistech, or similar.

  • Strong knowledge of BACnetModbusLonWorks, and Ethernet/IP communication protocols.

  • Experience performing commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and system integration.

  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, controls, and wiring drawings.

  • Strong troubleshooting and customer communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Mission-Critical FacilitiesData CentersHealthcareGovernmentDefenseLaboratories, or Cleanrooms.

  • Experience with HVAC Controls, environmental monitoring, and critical cooling systems.

  • OSHA certification or equivalent safety training.

  • Experience with Procore or other construction management platforms.

Preferred Technical Skills

  • Niagara 4 / Tridium

  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)

  • DDC Controls

  • Commissioning & Startup

  • HVAC Controls

  • BACnet

  • Modbus

  • LonWorks

  • Honeywell CPO

  • Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Siemens Apogee

  • Trane Tracer

  • Schneider EcoStruxure

  • Distech

  • Point-to-Point Checkout

  • Sequence of Operations

  • Graphics Development

  • System Validation

  • Mission-Critical Infrastructure

  • Data Center Environmental Controls

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