As a Senior Application Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and validating building automation and energy management solutions across the United States. This highly visible technical role bridges engineering, sales, and project delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable, technically sound, and deployable across multi-site customer environments.
You will lead the development of system architectures, perform site assessments, support proposal development, and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate combines strong building automation expertise with hands-on field experience and the ability to translate customer requirements into practical, real-world solutions.
This position is remote within the United States and requires travel up to 50% for site surveys, design validation, customer meetings, and project execution support.
- Develop Building Management System (BMS) and Energy Management System (EMS) architectures and application designs for multi-site customer environments.
- Perform on-site technical surveys, audits, and assessments to evaluate existing building systems and infrastructure.
- Translate field observations into engineered solutions, scopes of work, and implementation strategies.
- Lead the technical development of:
- Customer proposals
- Statements of Work (SOW)
- Solution narratives
- Network architecture diagrams
- System integration drawings
- Design and validate integrations involving:
- HVAC control systems
- Refrigeration controls
- Lighting control systems
- Energy and utility metering systems
- Configure and support communications across industry-standard protocols including BACnet, Modbus, RS-485, and IP-based networks.
- Collaborate with sales, estimating, engineering, and operations teams to develop customer-focused technical solutions.
- Identify technical risks, integration challenges, and constructability concerns early in the project lifecycle.
- Support commissioning activities and provide technical handoff to implementation and service teams.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers and internal stakeholders throughout the sales and delivery process.
- Support standardization efforts for large-scale, multi-site deployments.
Must Have
- 5+ years of experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or Energy Management Systems (EMS).
- Strong knowledge of:
- HVAC controls
- Refrigeration systems
- Lighting controls
- Electrical distribution systems
- Energy and sub-metering technologies
- Experience with industry protocols including:
- BACnet
- Modbus
- RS-485
- TCP/IP networking
- Hands-on experience with:
- Niagara Framework
- JACE controllers
- Honeywell building automation platforms or comparable systems
- Experience conducting site surveys and translating findings into detailed technical designs.
- Demonstrated success supporting multi-site deployments within retail, restaurant, commercial, or similar environments.
We Value
- Experience with Johnson Controls (JCI), Metasys, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, Tridium Niagara, or comparable building automation platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud-based BMS and EMS solutions.
- Experience supporting large-scale retail, grocery, convenience store, or quick-service restaurant (QSR) customers.
- Strong understanding of building systems integration and interoperability.
- Experience developing customer-facing technical proposals and presentations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Field-first mindset with a focus on practical, deployable solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Passion for energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart building technology
Benefits of Working for Honeywell Technologies
The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $164,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Nov 5, 2026.
Honeywell Milton, Illinois, USA Office
Milton, United States
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