Building Automation Applications Engineer

Company: Piedmont Service Group
Location: Wilson
Posted on: March 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description CMS Controls is the leading building automation and controls company in North Carolina. At CMS, we have provided hundreds of installations across the southeast with proven cost-effective energy saving designs. From building automation, lighting controls, and systems integration, CMS has a solution for every type of facility. We currently have an opening for a DDC Application Engineer to join our growing team! Job Summary: As a Building Automation DDC Application Engineer, you will have overall responsibility for the design, material selection, material budget and design documents associated with the preliminary stages of the project. Additionally, ongoing engineering support of the project management, installation, programming and commissioning teams as well as the service teams for any project will be expected. The main purpose of this position is to provide a cost-effective design to meet the agreed upon scope for both equipment and installation of the DDC project. Final duties will be to provide closeout documents for the project. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life & AD&D insurance, Short and Long term disability, Other supplemental insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, Paid Time Off/Holidays Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - Select applicable building automation products and end devices for energy management systems based on input from sales turnover and from contract construction documents, a defined scope of work and specifications. - Create control drawings utilizing Microsoft Visio software that include: flow diagrams, sequences of operation, bill of material, network layouts, schedules and electrical schematics as required. - Produce engineering documents to include control drawings, product data sheets and other requested data for project submittals. During this phase, any RFI's requiring design team input will be written by the Application Engineer. - Attend pre-construction meetings to gain knowledge of the project estimate and project scope. - Select cost-effective and reliable controls devices per specifications, to ensure compliance with project requirements and budget. - Complete assigned projects on time and within budget. - Maintain current design documents throughout the duration of the project. - Prepare "as-built" record drawings. - Organize and maintain project job folders with updates, correspondence, etc. - Order, tracks and supervise receipt of major equipment for projects and update operations team members as needed - Build, maintain and constantly improve engineering database/library to improve efficiency and accuracy on future jobs. - Provide engineering assistance on and off-site during installation, start-up, checkout and turnover processes. - Participate in on-site walk-throughs and complete all project closeout documentation. - Work closely with project managers, operations manager and sales staff in all phases of project development - Work with Programming team to build Engineering/Programming standards. - Supervise the construction of UL Control panels built in-house. - Maintain proper UL documentation and stay abreast of any changes to UL standards related to our industry. - Oversee/Assist with the Warehouse and the Panel Shop. Physical Demands: - The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary duties. - There will be instances where onsite walk-throughs or site visits are required and ladders and other small tools will need to be transported. - The ability to lift and move up to 50lbs may be required. - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Associates Degree in similar field or equivalent job experience. - 2 yrs. experience in Controls Applications Engineering with design of BAS or Temperature Control Systems preferred. - Advanced computer skills, with Visio/CAD and Microsoft Office programs. - Knowledge of Controls Engineering Fundamentals and application concepts. - Knowledge of commercial building HVAC & Electrical systems. - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Organization skills to maintain a "To Do List", multi-tasking, timely response to all inquiries by the Construction Operations Manager, Project Managers, Software Team Leader, Sales Team, etc. - Tridium, Distech and Siemens product knowledge a plus - Excellent organizational and time-management skills

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