Building Automation and Controls Engineer
Salary: $$ 120000 - $$ 135000 per year
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: January 13 2026
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
Job description:
Senior Applications Engineer ICONICS / GENESIS
Location: Washington, DC Baltimore Area
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Targeting $135,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
Relocation: Open to non-local candidates; relocation assistance may be available
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Applications Engineer with hands-on deployment experience using ICONICS GENESIS v10 and/or v11 and the broader ICONICS product suite.
This role focuses on the design, implementation, and delivery of large-scale automation and monitoring systems across commercial buildings, industrial processes, and factory automation environments. The ideal candidate has real-world implementation experience, not just exposure, and can serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers.
This is a high-urgency hire for a repeat client where multiple successful placements have already been made.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and deploy ICONICS GENESIS v10/v11 automation systems
Lead implementation of large-scale automation, monitoring, and visualization projects
Act as a technical advisor to customers, providing expert guidance on ICONICS solutions
Integrate industrial and commercial equipment, sensors, databases, and IT systems
Develop dashboards, reports, alerts, and workflows to support operational decision-making
Analyze operational and historical data to improve system performance and visibility
Manage multiple projects while ensuring timelines, specifications, and customer expectations are met
Maintain high standards of professionalism in all client-facing interactions
Collaborate with internal engineering and project teams
Perform additional duties as required
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in an Engineering discipline
Work Location & Travel
Position based in Washington, DC
Initial training in Foxboro, Massachusetts
Once CAC clearance is obtained, work will be on-site (MondayFriday, 8 hours/day)
After the initial period (up to one year), 515% travel may be required, including international and weekend travel
Qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of hands-on deployment experience with ICONICS GENESIS v10 and/or v11 (required)
Proven experience implementing ICONICS solutions in production environments
Strong background in industrial and computer networks
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as:
OPC
BACnet
Modbus
SNMP
5+ years of experience with SQL Server
Strong experience with Microsoft operating systems and software
Comfortable working in customer-facing environments
Ability to obtain Federal Security Credentials / CAC clearance
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
Background with Wonderware or other HMI / SCADA platforms
Experience with IoT technologies and protocols
UX, dashboard design, or industrial visualization experience
Experience integrating enterprise databases and IT applications into automation systems
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary (target $135K, flexible for the right candidate)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid sick leave
13 paid holidays
401(k) with company contribution and match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 120000
Salary Max : $ 135000
Currency Type : USD
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