Building Automation System Programmer

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

4d • $85,000 - $102,000

About The Position

This position works with the HVAC division and the University of Maryland College Park campus community to ensure that the Staefa Energy Management System, Automated Logic Controls System, and Talon Systems are programmed and operated to meet campus heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning needs and energy conservation goals. The role programs, downloads, and tests Direct Digital Control modules to achieve predetermined sequences of operation for campus HVAC equipment; defines alarms and alarm routing; and creates and modifies HVAC graphical user interfaces.

The position works with customers and employees to troubleshoot computer-based system hardware and software, use IT/IP tools, and keep software updated and managed. It monitors building distributed-controller communication networks; troubleshoots, tests, and restores Network Controller programs, drivers, and software; and replaces Network Controller devices, including JACEs, LGRs, routers, and switches.

The role is primarily field-based, with some office duties. Frequent visits to mechanical systems, central plants, and penthouse work areas are required for training, inspection, and operational support. These visits may involve personal protective equipment and active, demanding environments. The position is telework-eligible on a limited basis, with an approved telework agreement and prior scheduling. It is designated essential and subject to a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week span of operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or additional qualifying work experience substituted year for year for up to four years of the required education.
• Five years of experience working with HVAC automation systems.
• Must possess and maintain a Maryland Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six points.
• Knowledge of electronics, fluid dynamics, mechanical systems, and air-conditioning and refrigeration principles, particularly Variable and Constant Volume Systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC automation systems, application programming, and networks.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical training, such as Tridium AX certification or Automated Logic professional programming.
• Application programming experience with Tridium AX or N4 JACE, Distech, Automated Logic Web Control, or Staefa MS1800/Smart II building automation control systems.
• Experience with DOS, Unix-based SCO, Linux, and/or Windows operating systems and working in a VMware virtual environment.
• Experience with electronics, fluid dynamics, mechanical systems, and air-conditioning and refrigeration principles, particularly Variable and Constant Volume Systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, download, and test Direct Digital Control programming modules to achieve predetermined sequences of operation for campus HVAC equipment.
• Define alarms and alarm routing for campus equipment and rooms.
• Create and modify HVAC graphical user interfaces.
• Troubleshoot computer-based system hardware and software problems with customers and employees.
• Use IT/IP tools and ensure software is promptly updated and managed.
• Monitor building distributed-controller communication networks.
• Troubleshoot, test, and restore Network Controller programs, drivers, and software.
• Replace Network Controller devices, including JACEs, LGRs, routers, and switches.
• Conduct field visits to mechanical systems, central plants, and penthouse work areas for training, inspection, and operational support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time