Job Title: BAS Programmer (Building Automation Systems)

Location: Memphis, TN
Contract Type: Short-term Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Project Deadline: ASAP through mid-April
Schedule: Up to ~50 hours/week
Vehicle: Company vehicle may be available (safety training required); otherwise, rental vehicle included

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced BAS Programmer for a time-sensitive building automation project in Memphis, TN. This is a critical role supporting a full controls upgrade, including new system programming, integrations, and front-end graphics. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in JCI Facility Explorer (FX) and Niagara 4, with strong hands-on experience configuring and integrating JACE controllers under compressed timelines.

This role requires immediate availability and the ability to execute independently with minimal ramp-up.

Must-Have Technical Qualifications

• Proven experience programming JCI Facility Explorer (FX)

• Strong working knowledge of Niagara 4

• Hands-on experience with JACE configuration and integration

• Completion of First-Level Tridium Niagara training (or equivalent practical experience)

• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Key Responsibilities

• Program and configure BAS systems using JCI Facility Explorer (FX)

• Configure, integrate, and commission JACE controllers

• Duplicate and deploy VAV applications efficiently across the system

• Link control points, networks, and field devices

• Build, edit, and refine BAS graphics and front-end views

• Perform integration work within Niagara, including third-party systems as required

• Support full controls upgrade efforts, including:

  • Controller programming

  • System integration

  • Front-end and graphics development

• Assist with troubleshooting, testing, and validation during system rollout

• Collaborate with installers and commissioning personnel to resolve field issues

• Maintain clean, documented, and scalable programming standards

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Broader BAS integration experience beyond core HVAC systems

• Familiarity with multiple control system protocols and architectures

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality programming under compressed timelines

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Technical Environment

• JCI Facility Explorer (FX)

• Niagara 4

• JACE controllers

• Full controls upgrade with new graphics and updated front-end

Travel Requirements

• Primary work location in Memphis, TN

• Possible minor travel to a nearby industrial site (expected to be limited and typically programmer-focused)

Additional Details

• Immediate need for a qualified BAS Programmer

• Engagement expected to run through mid-April, with potential extension

• Weekly hours may exceed standard 40-hour workweeks

• Must be eligible to work under prevailing wage projects

• Per diem provided per GSA Tennessee guidelines

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior-level BAS programmer comfortable owning deliverables

• Minimal supervision required

• Strong communicator who can coordinate with field and project teams

• Reliable, adaptable, and able to start immediately

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Alex Deery