This is a remote position.
Join Smart Tech Contracting as a Building Automation – System Programmer III and bring your expertise to cutting-edge projects across healthcare, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical sectors. This remote role offers the opportunity to lead software integration, collaborate with top engineers and contractors, and deliver innovative smart building solutions nationwide. If you thrive in complex technical environments and excel in both independent and team-driven work, we want you on our team.
Position Title: Building Automation – System Programmer III
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Automation – System Programmer III provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute hardware and software engineering and implementation of building automation systems software integration projects in healthcare, industrial, commercial and mission critical / technology sectors.
The Building Automation – System Programmer III will work with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to ensure proper operation and acceptance of the automation and software solutions.
The Building Automation – System Programmer III will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will assist project leadership on automation projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)

• Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
• Knowledge of Javascript, Java, HTML 5 and REST API
• Knowledge of VLANs, LANs, VPNs and RSTP
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled working with opensource protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
• Skilled at programming in Niagara AX, Niagara 4 and Distech controls platforms
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 50%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• International travel may be required based on individual skill, training and project needs
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline

OR

• Two years of experience with hands-on installation, testing, validation and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
• Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
• On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds