Job Title: Senior Building Automation Programmer
Job Location: Greater Louisville, KY Area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Why This Role
This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated building automation projects, influence system design and performance, and play a key role in developing the next generation of BAS talent. The Senior Building Automation Programmer is a trusted technical leader with direct impact on project success, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Position Overview
A well-established commercial and industrial building systems provider is seeking a Senior Building Automation Programmer to lead the programming, commissioning, and optimization of advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, reliable control solutions for complex facilities while serving as a technical leader and mentor within the controls team. The ideal candidate brings deep BAS expertise, strong HVAC knowledge, and a passion for solving challenging system integration problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the programming, configuration, and commissioning of Building Automation Systems for large and technically complex projects
- Develop, test, and validate control sequences to ensure optimal HVAC performance, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency
- Act as the senior technical resource for BAS platforms including Schneider Electric, Delta Controls, and Tridium Niagara
- Review construction documents, control drawings, and sequences of operation to ensure accurate system implementation
- Troubleshoot complex BAS and HVAC system issues both remotely and onsite, delivering long-term corrective solutions
- Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and field service teams to support successful project delivery
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level programmers, improving team consistency and performance
- Support system startups, functional performance testing, owner training, and final system validation
- Identify opportunities to improve programming standards, workflows, and tools across the organization
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience programming and commissioning Building Automation Systems
- Proven experience with at least one major BAS platform, including Schneider Electric, Delta Controls, or Tridium Niagara
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, control theory, and sequences of operation
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, control drawings, and technical specifications
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex BAS and HVAC system issues
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites throughout the region
- Experience working across multiple BAS platforms, including Niagara based systems
- Background in Design/Build project environments
- Prior experience mentoring or leading other BAS programmers
- Knowledge of energy optimization strategies, analytics, and system performance tuning
- Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in engineering, controls, or a related discipline