Building Controls Application Engineer

Do you want to work on the front lines of deploying autonomous building systems? Are you excited to get hands-on with controls, intelligent building automation systems, and IoT technology in the field? PassiveLogic is looking for a Building Controls Application Engineer to deploy and support our hardware-software infrastructure in real-world environments. As a Building Controls Application Engineer, you will be responsible for PL tech ecosystem deployments into partners’ buildings. This role is pivotal. You will be directly working on (and responsible for) taking technology from our offices and integrating it into buildings in support of our mission to empower people through generative autonomy to solve the world's largest climate challenges.

Responsibilities

Real-world applications: Generate building, system, and site digital twins via the PassiveLogic Quantum standard; Field Hive support and deployment: Commission, configure, and validate Hive systems (among other PL hardware and software tech) in the field; System diagnostics: Investigate and resolve HVAC and control system issues using trend data and logs; formally test and validate a variety of PassiveLogic products and internal services; Documentation: Record and standardize deployment procedures for scalability; Collaborate across teams: Work closely with engineering, product, and customer success to ensure smooth deployments and robust performance

Requirements

HVAC controls experience and familiarity with control sequences; Linux OS experience; Past work with legacy building control systems and real-world deployments; HVAC trend data analysis and troubleshooting; Exceptional communication skills: extraordinary teammate skills with a collaborative, interpersonal communication style, strong customer-facing skills with an ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences; Organized and strategic: creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail; Collaborative mindset: experience working across teams to drive customer success, strong self-motivation towards PassiveLogic’s mission to “empower people through generative autonomy to solve the world’s largest climate challenges”; Adaptability: comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to learn, iterate, and innovate; Problem solving: you own this role, when issues arise, be the empowered force that solves them, rolling-up

Nice to have

Database querying experience (GraphQL, SQL, JQ, etc.); Linux terminal familiarity (SSH, command line, system logs, systemd); Experience with Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, or embedded platforms; HVAC systems background (mechanical or electrical); Familiarity with Git for version control; Experience having built your own PC or hacking hardware projects

Benefits

Competitive compensation; Generous equity share package; Pension plan; Paid time off; Commute coverage (NS Business Card or car allowance); In-office Lunch; Fun office-wide activities quarterly; Worldwide ski/snowboard pass