Automation Controls Engineer

Aerotek; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer for an Oxford, MS site. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting building automation, HVAC, pneumatic controls, and timekeeping systems within a school-based environment.

The engineer will also support event sound systems, generators, and low/high voltage wiring in mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Role requires analyzing schematics, calibrating controls, and developing programs to optimize building performance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with HVAC and pneumatic building control systems.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair digital building control systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining mechanical HVAC equipment and systems.
• Experience with wiring and inspection of low- and line-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain building automated control systems and related wiring.
• Troubleshoot digital circuits and programming for building controls.
• Read electrical schematics and blueprints for control systems.
• Balance airflow and maintain HVAC equipment and dampers.
• Develop control programs to optimize building performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair doors, clocks, and timekeeping devices.
• Support event sound systems and ensure backup power reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance on generators and HVAC equipment.

Skills

HVAC controls

Pneumatic control systems

Digital building controls

Electrical schematics

Generator operation

Low/high voltage wiring

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Automation Controls Engineer installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs digital and pneumatic building control systems, HVAC systems, automatic/ADA door systems, and timekeeping systems within a school-based environment. This role also operates and maintains building automation systems, supports event sound systems, and ensures reliable operation of mechanical and electrical infrastructure across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain building automated control systems, including associated wiring for control networks.
• Troubleshoot digital circuits and related programming to ensure reliable operation of building control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and line drawings for digital control systems and line and low-voltage wiring systems.
• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic control systems used for building automation and HVAC.
• Wire portable sound systems for events and monitor system performance during events, performing wiring repairs as needed.
• Operate generators and perform scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure reliable backup power.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and correct generator engine problems to maintain continuous operation.
• Maintain mechanical HVAC equipment, including performing routine and corrective maintenance.
• Install valves and actuators, both automatic and manual, for chilled water and hot water systems.
• Install and maintain dampers, damper actuators, and associated wiring and/or control tubing for ventilation systems.
• Perform control adjustments, calibration, and maintenance to balance airflow for ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Develop computer programs for mechanical control systems to optimize building performance.
• Troubleshoot building HVAC systems to analyze equipment failures based on cause-and-effect relationships.
• Perform and troubleshoot repairs to automatic and ADA-compliant doors to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair clock generators and time clocks, and install new clocks and timekeeping devices as needed.
• Support inspection and troubleshooting activities related to HVAC maintenance and HVAC systems.
• Utilize tools and analysis platforms, such as chilled water system analysis tools, to assess system performance.
• Perform similar or related duties as assigned or required to support building operations and facilities maintenance.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working with HVAC and pneumatic building control systems.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair digital building control systems and associated programming.
• Proficiency in maintaining mechanical HVAC equipment, including ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Experience with pneumatic control systems, including installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of fire alarm, low-voltage, and electrical systems relevant to building controls.
• Skill in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and line drawings.
• Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and control systems for valves, actuators, dampers, and related components.
• Ability to operate and maintain generators and troubleshoot generator engine problems.
• Experience with automatic and ADA door systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair clock generators and time clocks, and install new units.
• Familiarity with airflow, ventilation balancing, and chilled water and hot water systems.
• Basic computer programming skills related to mechanical control systems.
• High school diploma or GED (High School or Equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience on a 1:1 substitution basis.
• Valid drivers license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in automation controls, HVAC, or building control systems is preferred.
• Experience with sound systems, including wiring and monitoring portable sound systems for events.
• Familiarity with chilled water system analysis tools and other mechanical maintenance analysis tools.
• Experience with systems controls and automation in a facilities or institutional environment.
• Knowledge of Autocad or similar tools for reviewing or working with system drawings.
• Background in inspection, troubleshooting, and HVAC maintenance activities.
• Comfort working with low-voltage and line-voltage systems in a building environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on cause-and-effect analysis for equipment failures.

Work Environment

Work involves regular interaction with building automation systems, HVAC equipment, pneumatic controls, generators, and low-voltage and line-voltage electrical systems. The position requires time spent in mechanical rooms, plant areas, and occupied school spaces, with exposure to typical mechanical and electrical equipment conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxford,MS.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.