Niagara Integration Engineer
Distro · Chester, VA, United States
About The Role
Job Opportunity
Niagara Integration Engineer
Building Automation & Smart Systems Division
Experience Level
Mid-Senior (5+ Years)
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Niagara Integration Engineer to join our Building Automation Systems team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and maintain Tridium Niagara-based integration solutions across complex, multi-vendor building environments. You'll work directly with customers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver seamless BAS/BMS connectivity and smart building outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement Niagara Framework (N4/AX) integration projects for HVAC, lighting, access control, and energy management systems
- Configure drivers, modules, and protocols including BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, SNMP, OPC, and MQTT within the Niagara environment
- Develop custom graphics, wireframes, and dashboards in Niagara Workbench to support operator visibility and control
- Perform point-to-point commissioning, system testing, and fault diagnostics on integrated BAS/BMS platforms
- Lead customer discovery sessions to capture integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls contractors to ensure seamless system interoperability
- Provide Level 2/3 technical support for Niagara-based installations and troubleshoot live system issues
- Document system architecture, integration mapping, and as-built configurations
- Stay current on Niagara platform updates, Tridium releases, and emerging building automation standards
- Mentor junior engineers and support pre-sales technical efforts as needed
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Tridium Niagara Framework (N4 preferred; AX acceptable)
- Active Niagara 4 Certification (NTY-N4) — required
- Strong working knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and LonWorks protocols
- Experience programming and commissioning DDC controllers from vendors such as Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, or Distech
- Proficiency in Niagara Workbench: driver configuration, station build, graphics development, and alarm management
- Solid understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical controls, and building automation fundamentals
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control sequences, and mechanical drawings
- Strong communication skills — able to interface with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders alike
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical field
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with cloud platforms: Honeywell Forge, AWS IoT, or Azure IoT Hub
Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and lightweight scripting (Python or JavaScript) for custom integration
Experience with cybersecurity best practices in OT/BAS environments
Familiarity with Haystack or Project Brick semantic modeling standards
LEED, CEM, or equivalent energy/sustainability certification
Prior experience in healthcare, data center, or critical facility environments
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