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The Building People
Sr. Building Automation Engineer
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$124,914 / year median in New York
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Sr. Building Automation Engineer The Building People life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan Jul 24, 2026 The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Senior Building Automation Specialist. BAS technicians support a building's management, tenants, and systems by managing BAS equipment and technologies. A BAS technician's primary duties include: Monitoring BAS components for HVAC, plumbing, electricity, computer networking, lighting, and security.
Working with building managers, tenants, and visitors to provide a safe and comfortable experience inside the building.
Working with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to maintain or expand the building's features and capacities.
Collaborating with BAS vendors and solution to use the data from BAS components to improve a building's performance or reduce its operating cost.
Perform Preventative Maintenance and Commissioning tests on complete automation systems.
Make recommendations for systems upgrades and efficiency of operations. Required Experience & Skills Extensive knowledge of multiple brands of manufactures of Building Automation Hardware and Software.
5 years Tridium Niagara integration experience.
5 years hands on troubleshooting and diagnostics of proprietary and non-proprietary control systems.
Recent experience working on US Federal Properties, Projects, and systems.
Troubleshooting, testing, and repairing/replacing automation equipment that manages a building's comfort, efficiency, and safety.
Troubleshooting electrical control signals to verify operations.
Troubleshooting programming via computer control software to verify proper operations.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC operations and systems.
Ability to pass 7-year background investigation for access to US Federal Owned facilities, Property and Systems. Preferred Education Any Manufacture of Building Automation Controls Training Certification.
Niagara Certification preferred.
Any HVAC training/certifications.
- Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
- Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
- Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.