Senior Controls Engineer - HVAC Controls
- Salary
- $105,000 - $148,000
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- On-site · Chelmsford
- Visa
- Not stated
Open. First seen 7 October 2026.
The team: Operations HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 10 open in Operations. 4 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in May: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Excel (2 of 10), PLC (2 of 10)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Systems Specialist II posted Oct 16
- Systems Specialist I- HVAC Controls posted Oct 5
- Senior Systems Specialist - Data Centers posted Sep 29
- Associate Project Manager posted Sep 22
- Systems Specialist (All Levels) posted Sep 3
- Systems Specialist (All Levels) posted Sep 3
- Automation Specialists - EPMS posted Aug 25
- Systems Specialist II posted Jul 27
- Building Automation Systems (BAS) Service Specialist II (International) posted May 21
From the team and dates on Albireo Energy's own job board.
About the role
Summary
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Senior HVAC Controls Engineer is responsible for the overall success of software design, program creation, and the implementation of procedures and standards used in the programming of controls projects. The role will primarily involve programming of HVAC and utilities plant sequences using building automation controllers and languages but also includes remote or on-site support of construction/service techs as well as other software engineers. This role will be an onsite position that will support projects in person in the Greater Boston Area.
Responsibilities
- A key member of the Albireo team, the Senior HVAC Controls Engineer will be responsible for:
- Review of project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to understand project intent.
- Breakdown scope of work into manageable segments and communicate to Project Manager / Engineering Manager for scheduling.
- Attending and/or receiving meeting minutes from software and graphics review meetings with customers (including customer representatives, general contractors, or commissioning agents).
- Creating and routing project programming specific “Request for Information“ (RFI) documentation to Systems Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager.
- Following sequence of operations as required by project documents and develop engineered sequence of operations and commissioning documents, utilizing established standards.
- Startup and commissioning of large systems, such as AHUs, chiller plants, or other utilities systems. Includes installation/configuration of workstations, servers, and network.
- Assisting Account Managers with Project Estimating, scope development, and fundamental design for turnkey projects.
- Software programming of HVAC/utilities sequence of operations, installation, and commissioning.
- Design / Configure / Troubleshoot IP and/or RS-485 networks. Experience with BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP networks preferred.
- Configuration of alarming and reporting of automation systems. SQL experience a plus.
Requirements
- Siemens TIA and Tridium Niagara programming experience strongly preferred.
- Engineering degree from accredited college or university. Degree can be offset by 5-7 years of industry experience.
- Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
- Experience and interest in electrical, computer science, IT, and controls is ideal.
- Experience with building automation / PLC programming (function block preferred) or other programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, etc.).
- Ability to travel to and work on construction sites for commissioning/startup.
- Respond to and solve customer issues to completion.
- Ability to take responsibility for and see a programming project to completion from initial design through commissioning.
- Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
Salary Range DOE: $105,000-$148,000yrly
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401K with Company match
Pre-Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Agency Submissions:
Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.
Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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