Building Automation Field Technician

The Cahill Group; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cahill Group's Cahill Technical Services (CTS) is seeking a Building Automation Field Technician to join our Dartmouth team. You will work on start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field service across commercial, industrial, or building applications.

This role offers a hybrid work model in Dartmouth, NS, with regular travel and ongoing training to advance your technical expertise in building automation, energy infrastructure, and complex control environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, HVAC, or Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 2+ years in programming, building automation, controls, instrumentation or field-level controls.
• Experience with Siemens or Distech control systems is an asset.
• Experience interpreting drawings, control schematics, sequences.
• Experience with building automation system integration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot building automation and control systems.
• Configure I/O, control logic, and communication networks.
• Integrate building automation systems with third‑party equipment, vendor systems, and monitoring platforms.
• Calibrate and test sensors, transmitters, and other field devices.
• Perform scheduled service visits and prepare detailed service reports for clients.
• Support commissioning, testing, and verification of new projects and installations.
• Diagnose and resolve control system, instrumentation, and communication issues.
• Assist with control panel assembly, design reviews, wiring verification, and field installations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and field teams for project delivery.
• Participate in project turnover, documentation, and client training.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and functional sequences for accuracy.
• Develop skills in AutoCAD and Bluebeam to support field installation.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders for cohesive system integration.
• Assist with project cost estimates and quotations for clients.

Skills

Building automation

Troubleshooting

Control systems

Instrumentation

Field service

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, HVAC, or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Automation Field Technician

Cahill Technical Services (CTS), a division of The Cahill Group, is seeking a Building Automation Field Technician to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will have experience with building automation system start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field service across commercial, industrial, or building applications.

Dartmouth, NS

Building Automation Field Technician

Cahill Technical Services (CTS), a division of The Cahill Group, is seeking a Building Automation Field Technician to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will have experience with building automation system start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field service across commercial, industrial, or building applications.

This position is well suited to a technician with a strong background in instrumentation, controls, or building automation who is interested in applying their technical expertise to building systems, energy infrastructure, and complex control environments.

• Location: Dartmouth, NS (Hybrid)
• Travel: Regular business travel (less than 10%)
• Training & Development: Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

• Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot building automation and control systems
• Configure I/O, control logic, and communication networks.
• Integrate building automation systems with third-party equipment, vendor systems, monitoring platforms, and supervisory systems.
• Calibrate and test sensors, transmitters, and other field devices.
• Perform scheduled service visits and prepare detailed service reports for clients.
• Support the commissioning, testing, and verification of new projects and installations.
• Diagnose and resolve control system, instrumentation, and communication issues.
• Assist with control panel assembly, design reviews, wiring verification, and field installations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in project turnover, documentation, and client training.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and functional sequences for accuracy and constructability.
• Develop skills in AutoCAD and Bluebeam to support effective design and seamless field installation.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to achieve cohesive system integration throughout all phases of a project.
• Support the preparation of project cost estimates and quotations for clients.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, HVAC, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in programming, building automation, controls, instrumentation, or field-level controls. Candidates with more extensive experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Siemens or Distech control systems is considered an asset.
• Experience interpreting and implementing technical drawings, control schematics, and functional sequences.
• Experience with building automation system integration is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and MPTS networks is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control theory.
• Experience with VFD programming is considered an asset.
• Experience with gas detection systems and sensors is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience is considered an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, accuracy, and documentation.

Why Cahill Technical Services?

CTS plays a leading role within The Cahill Group in commissioning, maintenance, operations, and design-build delivery. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can build meaningful careers and continue to grow professionally.

We invest in our employees through ongoing training and development, competitive compensation, health benefits, and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your technical expertise while working on complex automation and control systems, we'd love to hear from you. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging and rewarding.

We welcome, recognize, and celebrate diverse backgrounds, cultures, demographics, perspectives, and experiences within our team. Being you at The Cahill Group is what makes us stronger and enables innovation and creativity in meeting tomorrow’s challenges. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit a diverse and talented workforce.

If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Location Dartmouth, NS