What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Programmer- Distech & Tridium position at ACS INC (HVAC)?
Controls Programmer – Building Automation / HVAC Controls
Air Conditioning Solutions (ACS) | Orange County/Los Angeles, CA (On site at our Orange County location and local field work)
About Air Conditioning Solutions
Air Conditioning Solutions is a leading full-service commercial and industrial HVAC company serving the greater Los Angeles/Orange County areas. We specialize in cutting-edge building automation, energy optimization, retro-commissioning, system retrofits, and new construction projects. Our mission: deliver premium craftsmanship, maximum system performance, and real energy savings for our clients, while staying ahead of the curve with the latest controls technology.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Controls Programmer to join our growing team. This is a full-time, on-site position based out of our Orange County facility with regular visits to job sites throughout Los Angeles and Orange County.
You’ll design, program, develop, commission, and troubleshoot sophisticated building automation systems that optimize some of Southern California’s most complex HVAC plants. If you love turning code and graphics into real-world energy savings and perfect comfort, this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Program, configure, and commission Tridium Niagara N4 (and legacy AX) systems
- Program, configure, and commission Distech control systems in Gfx.
- Develop custom sequences, develop code from scratch for optimized HVAC control systems.
- Integrate and troubleshoot BACnet, LON, Modbus, and other industry protocols
- Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, and engineers from concept through startup
- Perform system analysis and fine-tune for maximum energy efficiency
- Document projects thoroughly and train end-users when needed
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- Strong background in Computer Science, Software Development, or equivalent experience
- Hands-on Tridium Niagara N4 certification and real-world programming experience
- Proven track record programming complex, optimized commercial/industrial HVAC control systems
- Solid understanding of HVAC equipment, sequences of operation, and building automation protocols
- Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Self-starter who is resourceful and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Highly Desired:
- Distech Controls (EC-Net, GFX graphical programming) experience
- Experience with other platforms (ALC, JCI, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.)
- Background in energy analysis, retro-commissioning, or fault detection diagnostics (FDD)
- Niagara graphics wizardry a big plus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary benefits package
- Company truck or vehicle allowance for site visits
- Ongoing training and Niagara/Distech certification support
- Real opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
- A collaborative team that values quality, innovation, and work/life balance
- Be part of a growing company that’s passionate about energy efficiency and the future of smart buildings
If you live and breathe building controls, love clean code and beautiful graphics, and want to make a tangible impact on energy use in Southern California, let’s talk!
Apply by sending your resume and a brief note about your Niagara/Distech experience to dgerber@acs.us or message me directly here on LinkedIn.
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