Senior Applications Engineer

divcon controls

📍 Remote🌐 Remote🕐 1mo ago🔗 himalayas

Job Description

****About Us:**** Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ****Divcon**** delivers fully integrated automation solutions __nationwide__ that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions. ****About the role:**** The __Senior Applications Engineer__ provides advanced technical support, application development, integration, troubleshooting, and quality review for DDC/BMS/BAS control system projects. This role supports complex BAS network configuration, gateway integration, customer-facing technical discussions, portfolio standards, and issue resolution for active and existing sites. This position requires mature judgment, technical depth, independent problem-solving, and the ability to mentor others while supporting consistent, high-quality department output. The Senior Applications Engineer also performs the core responsibilities of the Applications Engineer role while preparing for broader technical leadership responsibilities. ****Key Responsibilities:**** ****Advanced Technical Application & Integration**** * Troubleshoot and assist with BMS network setup, configuration, connectivity, and related system issues. * Create gateway configurations used between Modbus and BACnet networks. * Develop and support control system databases, interfaces, programming, and related deliverables for sequences of operation and project requirements. * Provide customer-requested changes, updates, and enhancements to existing databases and application files. * Support Service Teams with issues on existing sites and older projects, including technical investigation and resolution recommendations. ****Technical Leadership & Quality Review**** * Review standards across portfolios and help ensure consistent, high-quality output across assigned work. * Attend and provide technical input as needed in customer-facing meetings. * Support, coach, and guide Applications Engineers and Associate Application Engineers on technical tasks, documentation, and project workflows. * Shadow and collaborate with the Lead Applications Engineer to learn direction, workflow management, and leadership practices. ****Project Execution & Department Support**** * Debug installation issues during static and dynamic start-up and commissioning of building controls and special systems. * Provide input to sales staff as requested or required to assist in accurate estimation, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, and training for building systems. * Communicate technical risks, missing information, status updates, and required decisions to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner. * Maintain organized project documentation, revisions, database support materials, and technical notes throughout the project lifecycle. ****Qualifications:**** * Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, building automation systems (BAS), DDC/BMS controls, and related control sequences. * Ability to read and interpret project specifications, sequences of operation, drawings, equipment submittals, and controls documentation. * Familiarity with BACnet and Modbus communication protocols and BAS network concepts. * Clear understanding of computer and BAS networks, including device addressing, connectivity, and troubleshooting fundamentals. * Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, communication, organization, and time-management skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment while maintaining a high degree of integrity and accountability. * Experience with Delta Controls preferred; experience with Reliable Controls, KMC, Siemens, or similar product lines is a plus. * Experience with EPMS integration, MSA FieldServer Protonode, Python, JavaScript, or other line-based coding is a plus. ****Experience**** * 5+ years of experience programming BAS/DDC systems and integrating with third-party equipment preferred. * Advanced troubleshooting experience with BAS networks, BACnet, Modbus, gateway configuration, commercial HVAC systems, and commissioning support preferred. * Experience with mission-critical sites, data center environments, EPMS integration, Delta Controls, Reliable Controls, KMC, Siemens, or similar product lines strongly preferred. Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)
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