Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer

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Mississauga, ON

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details:

Remote

Full-time

Experienced

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of Building Automation Systems for residential, commercial, and multi-residential buildings.

The successful candidate will collaborate with management, Project Managers, Software Developers, Electricians, and Field Technicians to design and implement scalable, high-performance BAS solutions that improve building efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and develop Building Automation System (BAS) platforms.

· Design the overall BAS architecture and communication network.

· Develop HVAC control sequences and programming standards.

· Program BAS controllers, gateways, edge devices, and supervisory systems.

· Create system graphics, dashboards, alarms, trend logs, reports, and analytics.

· Design remote monitoring and cloud-based building management solutions.

· Select and evaluate controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, communication hardware, and other field devices.

· Integrate third-party equipment, including:

o Boilers

o Chillers

o Cooling Towers

o Heat Pumps

o Fan Coil Units

o Air Handling Units (AHUs)

o Make-Up Air Units (MAUs)

o Pumps

o Domestic Hot Water Systems

o Exhaust and Supply Fans

o Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

o Lighting Control Systems

· Develop communication interfaces using industry-standard protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.

· Lead the startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of BAS installations.

· Provide technical support to installation teams throughout project execution.

· Develop energy optimization strategies for commercial, institutional, and multi-residential facilities.

· Implement fault detection, alarm management, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance strategies.

· Prepare engineering documentation, sequences of operation, and as-built documentation.

· Evaluate and implement emerging BAS technologies, IoT solutions, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

· Minimum of 5 years of Building Automation Systems engineering experience.

· Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building mechanical equipment.

· Experience designing complete Building Automation Systems.

· Experience programming BAS controllers.

· Strong working knowledge of Niagara Framework (N4) and Noah Controls.

· Experience with BACnet, Modbus, and IP networking.

· Experience commissioning and troubleshooting BAS systems.

· Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Valid Ontario driver's license.

Preferred Experience

· Extensive experience integrating condominium, commercial, or institutional HVAC equipment into Building Automation Systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, make-up air units (MAUs), fan coil units, domestic hot water systems, pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), exhaust and supply fans, pressure control systems, and other central mechanical equipment.

· Strong understanding of HVAC control sequences, energy optimization, and mechanical systems commonly found in high-rise residential and commercial buildings.

· Experience developing web-based dashboards and user interfaces.

· Knowledge of cloud-based building management platforms.

· Experience integrating IoT devices and cloud services.

· Experience with analytics, fault detection, diagnostics, and energy reporting.

· Understanding of cybersecurity principles for BAS networks.

· Experience with machine learning or AI applications for building optimization is considered an asset.

Key Contributions

The BAS Engineer will play a lead role in developing and enhancing a complete Building Automation System ecosystem, including:

· BAS architecture and engineering standards.

· Controller programming standards.

· Reusable control logic libraries.

· Standardized graphics and operator dashboards.

· Alarm management strategies.

· Trend logging, reporting, and analytics.

· Remote monitoring and cloud-based management platforms.

Energy optimization and continuous system improvement initiatives

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this BAS Engineer position located and what is the job type?

This is a full-time position based in Mississauga, ON.

What level of experience is required for this Building Automation Systems engineer role?

A minimum of 5 years of Building Automation Systems engineering experience is required.

What technical skills and systems knowledge are essential for this BAS role?

Essential skills include strong knowledge of HVAC systems, experience designing and programming BAS systems, and proficiency with Niagara Framework (N4) and Noah Controls, as well as BACnet, Modbus, and IP networking.

Will I be involved in cloud or remote monitoring work for BAS?

Yes, the role involves designing remote monitoring and cloud-based building management solutions, and developing web-based dashboards and user interfaces.

What responsibilities involve integration and commissioning in this BAS engineer role?

Responsibilities include integrating third-party equipment (boilers, chillers, AHUs, VFDs, etc.), and leading startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of BAS installations.

What kind of documentation and standards will I contribute to in this role?

You will prepare engineering documentation, sequences of operation, as-built documentation, and develop reusable control logic libraries and BAS architecture/engineering standards.

Are there any advanced or preferred capabilities that could help in this role?

Preferred experience includes cloud-based building management platforms, IoT device integration, energy reporting, fault detection and diagnostics, cybersecurity for BAS networks, and potentially machine learning or AI for building optimization.