Programmer Engineer, Sr.
# Senior DDC Engineer / Programmer## About the RoleFacility Engineering Services (FES) is seeking a **Senior DDC Engineer / Programmer** with strong technical expertise in **building automation systems (BAS), direct digital controls (DDC), programming, integration, and commissioning**. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on complex project delivery, field commissioning, troubleshooting, technical guidance, and client support.The Senior DDC Engineer / Programmer will collaborate with engineering, construction, service, and technical teams to deliver reliable, high-performance building control solutions. The role also includes mentoring DDC technicians, providing system training to clients, and supporting both on-site commissioning and remote diagnostics.## Key Responsibilities* Collaborate with the Engineering Department to review and advise on control drawings and project submittals.* Program, integrate, and commission DDC systems and field devices across multiple platforms.* Verify the accurate operation of building control sequences, alarms, trends, and archives.* Develop and implement custom graphics for end-user building automation interfaces.* Train and mentor DDC technicians and provide system training for clients.* Integrate building automation systems (BAS) with third-party building systems, including chillers, generators, and lighting.* Troubleshoot complex building automation system and network issues.* Diagnose and resolve BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, LAN, and WAN networking issues.* Read and interpret mechanical drawings, sequences of operation, and project specifications.* Prepare and deliver as-built documentation.* Support project turnover activities.* Perform on-site commissioning and remote diagnostics as required.* Provide technical direction and support for complex controls projects.## Required Qualifications* Deep technical expertise in **building automation and control systems**.* Hands-on experience with **DDC programming, integration, and commissioning**.* Ability to troubleshoot complex BAS system and network issues.* Knowledge of **BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, LAN, and WAN** networks.* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, sequences of operation, and specifications.* Ability to work with building control sequences, alarms, trends, archives, and graphics.* Ability to integrate BAS with third-party systems such as chillers, generators, and lighting.* Ability to support field commissioning and remote diagnostics.* Ability to collaborate with engineering, construction, and service teams.## Preferred QualificationsThe original job description does not identify additional qualifications as preferred or nice-to-have. No additional requirements have been added.## Skills & Competencies* DDC programming* Building Automation Systems (BAS)* Building controls* Automatic temperature controls* System integration* Field commissioning* BAS troubleshooting* BACnet IP* BACnet MS/TP* LAN/WAN networking* Control sequences* Alarms, trends, and archives* Custom graphics* Mechanical drawings and specifications* Technical documentation and as-built documentation* Project turnover* Technician mentoring and training* Client training* Technical leadership* Problem-solving* Client-facing communication## Education & Experience**Education*** The original job description does not specify a formal education requirement.**Experience*** The position requires deep technical expertise and hands-on capability in building automation and control systems, DDC programming, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.* Specific years of experience are not provided in the original job description.## Work Arrangement & Schedule* **Position Type:** Senior / hands-on leadership role* **Work Arrangement:** Not specified in the original job description.* **On-Site / Remote:** The role supports both on-site commissioning and remote diagnostics.* **Schedule:** Not specified in the original job description.* **Travel:** Not specified in the original job description.## Compensation & BenefitsCompensation and benefits are not specified in the original job description.## Compliance / Additional Information**Company:** Facility Engineering Services (FES)Facility Engineering Services is a growing company with business interests in **HVAC mechanical service, automatic temperature controls installation, and DDC service**. The company describes itself as a market leader in the **Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area** and has involvement in projects worldwide.