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Building Automation Controls Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX — DFW Data Centers & Corporate Campuses

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Demand for skilled building automation and controls talent in Dallas continues to climb as data center, healthcare, and commercial owners modernize HVAC systems. Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits BAS programmers, controls engineers, startup technicians, and controls project managers experienced on Tridium Niagara, Distech, Automated Logic, JCI Metasys, and Siemens platforms throughout the Dallas market.

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Demand for skilled building automation and controls talent in Dallas continues to climb as data center, healthcare, and commercial owners modernize HVAC systems. Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits BAS programmers, controls engineers, startup technicians, and controls project managers experienced on Tridium Niagara, Distech, Automated Logic, JCI Metasys, and Siemens platforms throughout the Dallas market.

About Dallas, TX

Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits building automation controls engineers across the Dallas metro. All searches are confidential — client identity is never disclosed until both sides agree to a formal interview.

Dallas market snapshot

The DFW metroplex is one of the largest and most active commercial mechanical markets in the country — hyperscale and enterprise data centers in Richardson, Plano, and Garland, corporate HQ relocations, healthcare through Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health, and sustained multi-family. Merit-shop dominant, Texas ACR license required for HVAC contractors.

Active Dallas submarkets: Downtown Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington.

Recent Dallas searches

Recently placed a Chief Estimator on a $500M hyperscale program and a Service Sales Engineer covering the Plano–Frisco corridor.

Dallas base salary ranges

  • Mechanical Project Manager: $120K–$180K base
  • Chief Estimator: $175K–$260K base + LTIP
  • HVAC Service Manager: $105K–$160K base

Ranges reflect base only for commercial mechanical roles; total comp typically adds 10–25% via bonus, vehicle allowance, and benefits.

Frequently asked questions

Which BAS platforms are most in demand?

Niagara N4 and Distech lead the market, with strong ongoing demand for JCI Metasys, ALC, and Siemens experience.

Do you place installers as well as programmers?

Yes — from startup and commissioning technicians to senior programmers and controls project managers.

Is healthcare or data center experience required?

Not required, but strongly preferred for senior roles given how much of the work in Dallas runs through those verticals.

Is a Texas ACR license required to work in commercial HVAC in Dallas?

The Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR) contractor license is required at the contractor level, not for individual PMs or estimators. Field techs benefit from ACR Technician registration; supervisory field roles often require it.

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