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.

· Robust 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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