BAS Hardware Engineer

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled BAS Hardware Engineer to support the design, engineering, and implementation of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mission-critical facilities throughout the Charlotte region. This position is ideal for an engineering professional who understands how to design complete BAS architectures, develop control panel layouts, create construction drawings, and engineer hardware solutions that optimize building performance and energy efficiency.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, controls programmers, field technicians, and customers to design innovative automation systems that meet project specifications and operational requirements. Experience with BAS programming platforms such as Niagara, Distech, Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Schneider Electric is highly desirable but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Required

• Design Building Automation System (BAS) hardware solutions for HVAC, mechanical, and energy management applications.
• Create and maintain controls drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, network architecture drawings, and submittal packages using AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
• Develop bill of materials (BOMs), equipment schedules, and device selection documentation.
• Engineer control systems for air handling units, VAV systems, chilled water systems, boiler plants, central utility plants, and related mechanical equipment.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and construction drawings to develop controls designs.
• Coordinate with project managers, consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Review project specifications and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Support field installation teams by providing technical guidance and design clarification.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project closeout activities when necessary.
• Participate in design review meetings and customer presentations.

Preferred

• Perform BAS programming modifications and development utilizing Niagara N4, Distech, Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, or similar platforms.
• Support graphics development, alarming strategies, trending, and system integration activities.
• Assist with network design including BACnet/IP, Modbus, LonWorks, and other building automation communication protocols.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers and designers.
• Support estimating and preconstruction activities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Experience designing Building Automation Systems, HVAC controls, or related automation systems.
• Strong AutoCAD experience with the ability to create professional controls drawings and construction documentation.
• Experience designing control panels, field device layouts, control architectures, and BAS hardware solutions.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems including air handlers, VAV systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and related mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to visit project sites throughout the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with graphics development and front-end user interface configuration.
• Knowledge of IP networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, and system integration.
• Experience with healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, higher education, or data center projects.