Building Automation (BAS) Programmer

ModernControls is a leading provider of HVAC and building automation services for commercial facilities across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.. With over 200 employees, and a fleet of 100 service vehicles, our team of experts install, maintain, and design Building Automation and HVAC systems designed to help facility managers control building environments and operating costs.  

About the Building Automation Programmer position: We are looking for a Building Automation Programmer(s) to join our growing company. In this role you will be a key member of our business automation team and work directly with the facility team, architects, and engineers to design, review, and implement building automation projects for our commercial customers. We are looking for career-minded professional who wants to make an impact and grow in the role, with 4 office locations in PA/NJ, DE, MD/ES VA and DC/MD/VA. The typical career path for new BAS Programmers at ModernControls is to partner with Senior BAS Programmers and evolve into a Senior BAS Programmer or Senior Controls Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and configure DDCs for HVAC systems
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams for seamless system integration
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with control systems

• Commission, diagnose, and repair environmental-control systems.
• Ensure reliability and optimization of building automation solutions 

Day-to-day activities:

INSTRUMENTATION (30%)

• Develop BAS and network architectures per client's RFQ's, project drawings and documentation
• Design and propose controls hardware appropriate for a project based upon the above
• Research and select a specific control system beneficial for the type of project
• Provide technical support for BAS Support Technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures
• Lead multiple project implementations with several different customers
• Coordinate and manage BAS Support Technicians regarding work associated with assigned projects
• Serve as a primary technical contact to management regarding projects

BAS DESIGN AND CONFIGURATION (50%)

• Participate in project design review meetings
• Create systems using project hardware and computers
• Configure user interface and MMI screens
• Configure BAS control algorithms
• Provide custom BAS control algorithms as required
• Execute internal functional and quality control testing
• Provide BAS as-built documentation to BAS Support Technician
• Perform customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
• Develop and implement project graphics and interfaces
• Sales/Estimating support

ONSITE BAS STARTUP (20%)

• Work in a supervisor role or with a team at a customer site
• Work effectively and efficiently with subcontractors
• Install project software and configuration onto site systems
• Provide modifications/additions to site graphics as required
• Perform integration functions as required
• Perform point mapping
• Perform system commissioning via point-to-point loop checks
• Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
• Participate in functional tests of all systems
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies of new systems
• Program field modifications as required
• Perform troubleshooting/service for existing systems
• Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates
• Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years of Building Automation (BAS) programming experience
• Strong understanding of HVAC controls/equipment
• Fundamental understanding of how to repair, adjust, and calibrate BAS systems 
• Ability to read construction blueprints/documents
• Ability to effectively communicate with end users and provide customer training 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
• Microsoft Platform; including Adobe Acrobat and Visio
• Must have valid driver's license

Preferred Knowledge/Skills and Education

• Bachelor/Associates degree in electronics or mechanical field or HVAC technology
• N4 certification
• Ability to provide technical support to customers when needed