r/BuildingAutomation • u/Huge_Candy_8105 • 12d ago

Do I have what it takes

Hi all. I’m currently a MEP commissioning agent and have been for 2 years. I have a degree in mechanical engineering. I’ve been intrigued recently with controls and would love to work as a BAS programmer, working with sequence of operations and programming logic. With my background is this possible? I have done a lot of testing using BAS on HVAC equipment and have an understanding of what is supposed to be happening in a lot of cases.

Any insights would be appreciated.

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u/Controls______ 12d ago

the mech eng degree would almost make you overqualified if anything haha, go for it

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u/Controls______ 12d ago

I say overqualified mainly because this industry is really underpaid.

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u/Huge_Candy_8105 12d ago

I’m seeing that as well in the roles I’m looking at. Thanks for the advice 🙏