Comfort Systems USA Ohio

<p><strong>Building Automation Controls Engineer (BAS/HVAC)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cincinnati, OH | In-Office Position</strong></p>
<p><strong>Comfort Systems USA Ohio</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Building Automation Controls Engineer</strong> to support commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, DDC programming, system integration, and commissioning projects throughout the Cincinnati region.</p>
<p>This position is specifically focused on <strong>commercial building automation and HVAC control systems. It is not a manufacturing automation, robotics, or PLC-focused controls engineering position.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for someone with hands-on experience designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting commercial BAS/DDC systems. Experience with <strong>Tridium Niagara or other leading commercial building automation platforms</strong> is highly valued.</p>
<p><em>This position is based in <strong>Cincinnati, Ohio</strong> and requires regular work from the Cincinnati office as well as travel to local customer and project sites. <strong>Relocation assistance is not available.</strong> Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.</em></p>
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<h2><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h2>
<h2>BAS Engineering &amp; System Design</h2>
<ul>
<li>Review mechanical drawings, project specifications, and sequences of operation to understand project requirements.</li>
<li>Develop and interpret HVAC control sequences for commercial building automation projects.</li>
<li>Support the development of BAS system architectures, control strategies, network layouts, point lists, and equipment requirements.</li>
<li>Develop or support control drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment schedules, and technical submittals.</li>
<li>Apply appropriate control strategies to commercial HVAC equipment and systems.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Programming &amp; System Development</h2>
<ul>
<li>Program and configure BAS/DDC systems based on approved sequences of operation and project requirements.</li>
<li>Develop control logic, graphics, trends, alarms, schedules, histories, and system integrations.</li>
<li>Configure and support commercial building automation platforms.</li>
<li>Support system upgrades, modifications, and performance improvements.</li>
<li>Maintain programming records, system backups, graphics, and other technical documentation.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Commissioning &amp; Troubleshooting</h2>
<ul>
<li>Perform and support system startup, testing, commissioning, and functional validation.</li>
<li>Verify system operation against sequences of operation, project requirements, and design intent.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot controller programming, network communication, integration, graphics, and operational issues.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency.</li>
<li>Provide technical support to field technicians and project teams during installation, startup, and commissioning.</li>
</ul>
<h2>HVAC Controls &amp; System Integration</h2>
<ul>
<li>Integrate BAS with commercial HVAC equipment and third-party building systems.</li>
<li>Work with <strong>BACnet, Modbus</strong>, and other industry-standard building automation communication protocols.</li>
<li>Support control of equipment and systems including <strong>air handling units, rooftop units, VAV systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, and central plants</strong>.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot communication and integration issues between controllers, equipment, networks, and third-party systems.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Project Support</h2>
<ul>
<li>Work with project managers, field technicians, contractors, and other internal teams throughout project execution.</li>
<li>Participate in project turnover, technical coordination, startup, commissioning, and closeout activities.</li>
<li>Document field changes and maintain accurate programming, drawings, backups, and as-built information.</li>
<li>Communicate technical issues, project risks, and scope questions clearly and proactively.</li>
<li>Provide technical guidance to customers and facility personnel as needed.</li>
</ul>
<h2>What We're Looking For</h2>
<h2>Required</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>3+ years of hands-on experience with commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS), DDC systems, or HVAC controls.</strong></li>
<li>Experience programming, configuring, commissioning, or troubleshooting commercial BAS control systems.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment, systems, and control strategies.</li>
<li>Experience with <strong>BACnet, Modbus</strong>, or similar building automation communication protocols.</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, sequences of operation, specifications, and technical documentation.</li>
<li>Ability to troubleshoot BAS controllers, programming, networks, communication issues, system integrations, and equipment operation.</li>
<li>Associate degree, bachelor's degree, technical certification, <strong>or equivalent directly relevant BAS/HVAC controls experience</strong>.</li>
<li>Ability to travel to customer and project sites throughout the Cincinnati region as needed.</li>
</ul>
<h2><em>Preferred</em></h2>
<ul>
<li>Experience with <strong>Tridium Niagara AX or Niagara N4</strong>.</li>
<li>Niagara N4 Certification.</li>
<li>Experience with commercial BAS platforms such as <strong>Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Automated Logic, or Distech</strong>.</li>
<li>Experience developing graphics, trends, alarms, schedules, and system integrations.</li>
<li>Experience with chilled water systems, boiler plants, central plant controls, or complex HVAC sequences.</li>
<li>Experience independently supporting BAS projects through programming, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and closeout.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Why Join Comfort Systems USA Ohio?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Competitive salary of $85,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience.</strong></li>
<li>Performance-based incentive opportunities.</li>
<li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.</li>
<li>401(k) with company contribution.</li>
<li>Paid time off and company holidays.</li>
<li>Ongoing technical training and professional development.</li>
<li>Exposure to a variety of commercial HVAC, controls, integration, and building-performance projects.</li>
<li>Opportunities for continued technical and career growth within Comfort Systems USA.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p>
<p>If you are currently working as a <strong>Building Automation Engineer, BAS Programmer, HVAC Controls Engineer, Controls Programmer, BAS Specialist, Systems Specialist, DDC Programmer, or experienced BAS Controls Technician</strong>, we would like to hear from you.</p>
<p>Bring your experience in <strong>building automation, HVAC controls, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system integration</strong> to Comfort Systems USA Ohio.</p>


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