Building Automation Controls Software Engineer (HVAC)

Job Description

Job Description

Building Automation Controls Software Engineer (HVAC)

Location: Nashville, TN 37204 • Work Location: In person

Compensation: $35.00–$45.00 per hour (DOE) • Full-time • Company vehicle • 401(k) with company match • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

A day in this role

Picture your morning reviewing a new commercial project’s sequences, then jumping into Tridium Niagara to craft robust logic blocks. By midday, you’re on-site with a project manager and a technician, commissioning a DDC system and validating graphics against the design. In the afternoon, you remote into a recently completed facility to fine-tune setpoints, troubleshoot a PLC routine, and document updates so field teams and clients stay aligned. You wrap the day confident the building runs smarter and more efficiently than it did yesterday.

What you’ll tackle

• Author, configure, and commission HVAC control programs across DDC, BAS, and PLC-based platforms for large commercial and industrial facilities
• Develop sequences of operation, control logic, and intuitive graphics that align with design intent
• Optimize system performance, diagnose issues, and validate functionality against specifications
• Partner closely with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to deliver on schedule
• Support start-up, functional testing, and complete, accurate documentation
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to clients and internal teams

What you bring

• 3+ years programming HVAC/BAS controls
• Solid grasp of mechanical systems, control sequences, and electrical fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with major BAS platforms (e.g., Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Distech)
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and control schematics
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and clear communication
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided)

Why you’ll love it here

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Company vehicle for work-related travel
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities and ongoing technical training
• Supportive, professional team environment

Logistics

• Job Type: Full-time
• Hiring: Immediately
• Ability to Commute: Nashville, TN 37204 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Nashville, TN 37204 — Relocate before starting work (Required)

Ready to apply?

If building smarter, more reliable facilities motivates you, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us elevate building performance across the Nashville area.