BAS Commissioning Engineer
Location: Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Building Automation / Data Center Construction / MEP
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced BAS Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning and startup of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for a large-scale data center project in Texas. This role is responsible for verifying, testing, and validating control systems that manage HVAC, mechanical, and critical cooling infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, redundancy, and reliability.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in mission-critical facilities, understands data center cooling strategies, and can work effectively with MEP contractors, controls vendors, and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commissioning activities for BAS and HVAC control systems
Review control submittals, sequences of operation, and shop drawings
Verify proper installation of control panels, field devices, and network infrastructure
Perform:
- Point-to-point testing
- Functional Performance Testing
- Integrated Systems Testing
Validate control sequences for:
- CRAC/CRAH units
- Chillers and cooling towers
- Pumps and hydronic systems
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Economizers and redundancy systems
Troubleshoot control programming and communication issues (BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
Coordinate with controls contractors such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, or Schneider Electric
Support Level 3-5 commissioning documentation and reporting
Ensure compliance with project specifications and owner requirements
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Assist with client training and system turnover documentation
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of BAS or controls commissioning experience
Strong knowledge of:
- HVAC systems and chilled water plants
- Data center cooling topologies (N, N+1, 2N)
- BAS communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings and control schematics
Familiarity with Texas building codes and commissioning standards
OSHA 30 certification (preferred)
Ability to work on-site in Texas (travel within the state may be required)
Compensation
$95,000 – $160,000 base salary
Benefits package (medical, 401k, PTO)
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
