Programmer Engineer, Sr.

# Senior DDC Engineer / Programmer
## About the Role
Facility 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 Qualifications
The 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 & Benefits
Compensation 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.

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