Building Automation Controls Engineer - Therma

Building Automation Controls Engineer - Therma

Therma, 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, California, United States of AmericaReq #2173

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Therma, a Legence company

For over 50 years, Therma ( has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities. Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Location: San Jose, CA. Full-time, onsite. Remote option unavailable.

Ready to make your mark? Therma is in search of BAS Controls Engineer who can leverage their unique talent and point of view to redefine what’s possible through the power of teamwork and collaboration.

Job Summary:

BAS/EMS Controls Engineer must have knowledge and experience specifying, designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting Building Management Systems which range from chiller sequences to full building control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create and refine reusable, field-tested standards/review and revise systems for submission to the standards library/coordinate with estimators and management to maintain the standard library's integrity

Conduct site inspection for preparation of design and submittal drawings for control system installation.

Design building automation systems for standard and/or critical environment facilities such as data centers, laboratories, or hospitals

Provide a sequence of operations, device schedules, and as-built panel layouts.

Coordinate submittals for the assigned controls projects

Coordinate with Project Managers

Spec control system components

Program Distech controllers

Design and Build graphics for HMI, front ends, dashboards and digital signage.

Use Distech GFX to write job-specific programs

Coordinate with Controls Technicians to support third party commissioning as needed.

Visit work site, as needed, must be familiar with job site conditions.

Troubleshooting BMS problems

The BMS EMS Controls Engineer will coordinate their activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion

Coordinate with in-house installation teams

Assist with Hardware/Software calibration as required

Provide onsite customer training

Attend job site meetings as necessary

Provide and maintain project documentation for the development of “As-Built” drawings

Provides technical support to clients

Ensure material and equipment is installed on a customer’s site per drawings

Perform point-to-point checkouts to ensure connectivity between field devices and controllers

Ensure that the software operates, and make necessary software changes to ensure mechanical systems operate as designed

Select control products, components, applications, and systems

Collaborate with the Project Manager, Engineers, and support staff

Qualifications:

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of project activities

Ability to work with the customer to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues

Ability to work with all levels of management and non-management personnel

Basic knowledge of office administration, project management, reporting, budgeting, budget control, business operations, blueprints, buildings, equipment, housekeeping, construction, purchasing, inventory control, and safety management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management, is preferred, or a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with at least two years as an automation technician.

Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system (preferably Distech Controls with Niagara experience)

Good working knowledge of the systems commonly monitored and controlled by a building DDC/EMS. Systems may include Tridium/Niagara4/Niagara Ax, Distech Lonworks Controllers, Distech BACNet Controllers, and others.

Ability to interface with customers and contractors at a supervisory and management level

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize and lead a group of people

Strong experience with Windows and MS Office – Linux is a plus

Develop projects for energy management and retrofits

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to problem solve

Strong programming background - C/C++, Python, JavaScript is a plus

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About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.

Benefits Overview

Health & Welfare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.

Time Off Benefits : Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Financial Benefits : 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations

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Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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Therma, 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, California, United States of America