Principal Controls Engineer

What we offer

• Work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• A great manager and/or team.
• A compelling work culture and company values.
• A sense of purpose and employee appreciation.
• Support & Stability & Technology
• Training

Located in our Madison, WI facility our Controls Technician/Programmer help deliver high-performing Building Automation Solutions (BAS) for HVAC systems. This role involves programming, installing, and troubleshooting BAS controls to ensure optimal building performance and energy efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a hands‑on technical mindset and a passion for smart building technology.

• Program and configure Building Automation Systems (BAS) for HVAC controls.
• Install, test, and commission control systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform technical diagnostics onsite and remotely.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure successful system integration.
• Maintain and update project documentation including control drawings, programming files, and operation manuals.
• Assist with customer training in BAS system usage and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, and safety standards.
• Provide technical support for ongoing service and warranty-related issues.

Associate’s degree in Applied Science or HVAC/R, or technical training in: HVAC, Controls, Electrical Systems or related field preferred.

• Must have strong knowledge of HVAC systems, sequences of operation, and energy management principles.
• 7+ years of experience in HVAC controls, BAS programming, or related technical field.
• Familiarity with major BAS platforms such as Tridium, Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Honeywell.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documents.
• Experience with networking and communication protocols.
• Proficient with software tools for programming and diagnostics.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage time across multiple projects.
• Associate’s degree or technical training in HVAC, Controls, Electrical Systems, or related field preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status.

Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.