Senior Applications Engineer

About Us:

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

About the role:

The Senior Applications Engineer provides advanced technical support, application development, integration, troubleshooting, and quality review for DDC/BMS/BAS control system projects. This role supports complex BAS network configuration, gateway integration, customer-facing technical discussions, portfolio standards, and issue resolution for active and existing sites.

This position requires mature judgment, technical depth, independent problem-solving, and the ability to mentor others while supporting consistent, high-quality department output. The Senior Applications Engineer also performs the core responsibilities of the Applications Engineer role while preparing for broader technical leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Technical Application & Integration

- Troubleshoot and assist with BMS network setup, configuration, connectivity, and related system issues.

- Create gateway configurations used between Modbus and BACnet networks.

- Develop and support control system databases, interfaces, programming, and related deliverables for sequences of operation and project requirements.

- Provide customer-requested changes, updates, and enhancements to existing databases and application files.

- Support Service Teams with issues on existing sites and older projects, including technical investigation and resolution recommendations.

Technical Leadership & Quality Review

- Review standards across portfolios and help ensure consistent, high-quality output across assigned work.

- Attend and provide technical input as needed in customer-facing meetings.

- Support, coach, and guide Applications Engineers and Associate Application Engineers on technical tasks, documentation, and project workflows.

- Shadow and collaborate with the Lead Applications Engineer to learn direction, workflow management, and leadership practices.

Project Execution & Department Support

- Debug installation issues during static and dynamic start-up and commissioning of building controls and special systems.

- Provide input to sales staff as requested or required to assist in accurate estimation, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, and training for building systems.

- Communicate technical risks, missing information, status updates, and required decisions to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.

- Maintain organized project documentation, revisions, database support materials, and technical notes throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, building automation systems (BAS), DDC/BMS controls, and related control sequences.

- Ability to read and interpret project specifications, sequences of operation, drawings, equipment submittals, and controls documentation.

- Familiarity with BACnet and Modbus communication protocols and BAS network concepts.

- Clear understanding of computer and BAS networks, including device addressing, connectivity, and troubleshooting fundamentals.

- Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, communication, organization, and time-management skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment while maintaining a high degree of integrity and accountability.

- Experience with Delta Controls preferred; experience with Reliable Controls, KMC, Siemens, or similar product lines is a plus.

- Experience with EPMS integration, MSA FieldServer Protonode, Python, JavaScript, or other line-based coding i