Niagara Integration Engineer in Chester, Virginia at Distro

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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