BAS Control Technician 4 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve Pay Offset

Paid Maternity Leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician to support complex mechanical and controls infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with Schneider Electric control systems and Niagara N4, with a focus on reliability and performance. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize BAS facilities such as chiller plants, AHUs, VAVs, and pumps, mentor junior staff, coordinate with vendors, and maintain documentation while

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 7+ years BAS/Controls experience.
• 5+ years in controls programming and system integration.
• Niagara N4 certification and Schneider Electric training.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot BAS infrastructure with Schneider Electric controllers.
• Administer Niagara N4 front-end systems used as a supervisory overlay.
• Troubleshoot across controls, field devices, and mechanical systems.
• Maintain chiller plants, cooling towers, AHUs, VAVs, and VFDs.
• Lead projects, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

BAS Controls

Troubleshooting

Project Leadership

Mentoring

Chiller Plants

Schneider EcoStruxure

Niagara N4

Alarms & Trends

BMS integration

Networking BACnet/Modbus

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Niagara N4

EcoStruxure

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; HSPD-12 & Secret Clearance required.

Shift Availability

• 1st shift- 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday
• 2nd shift-12:30pm-11:00pm, Monday-Thursday
• 3rd shift-10:00pm-8:30am, Monday-Thursday
• 4th shift-7:00am-7:30pm, Friday-Sunday
• 5th shift-7:00pm-7:30am, Friday-Sunday

Candidate shift preferences will be considered based on current staffing needs and availability.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a technically strong, self‑motivated Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician with hands‑on experience supporting Schneider Electric control and/or Niagara N4 supervisory control systems. This role supports complex mechanical and controls infrastructure, including central utility and chiller plants, in a high‑expectation, operationally critical environment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, excels in complex troubleshooting, understands integrated mechanical systems, and operates proactively to maintain system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS infrastructure using Schneider Electric controllers (e.g., EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure platforms)
• Support and administer Niagara N4 front‑end systems used as a supervisory overlay
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis across controls, field devices, and mechanical systems
• Support operations and optimization of chiller plants, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, VAVs, and VFDs
• Execute proactive and preventative maintenance activities focused on system reliability, uptime, and efficiency
• Review trends, alarms, and system data to identify abnormal behavior and prevent failures
• Validate control sequences, logic, and graphics; recommend improvements where appropriate
• Interface with facility operations, engineers, and leadership in a high‑visibility environment
• Support commissioning, point‑to‑point verification, and functional testing activities
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors and OEMs; oversee quality and compliance of external work
• Maintain accurate documentation, as‑builts, sequences of operation, and change records
• Ensure adherence to site safety standards, operational procedures, and best practices
• Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of the BMS.
• Perform point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
• Perform first‑line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the BMS.
• Perform provisioning process for servers, controllers, industrial PCs and network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
• Installation, replacement, configuration, and calibration of sensors, actuators, controllers, fiber and other BAS components.
• Demonstrated understanding of close loop controls, functions, and sequence of operations. Able to read and understand electrical schematics, control panel drawings.
• Commissioning and systems level testing support.
• Follow change management process to generate work requests and method of procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.
• Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.
• Perform root cause analysis and retroactive commissioning
• Perform service activities such as monitoring/reviewing ticketing systems, performing root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.
• Perform root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with (7) years of experience as a BAS / Controls Technician supporting commercial, industrial, or critical facilities.
• 5+ years of experience in controls programming, sequence development, and system integration
• Niagara N4 certification (Technical Certification or higher)
• Schneider Electric training or OEM certifications
• Demonstrated experience with Schneider Electric BAS platforms (EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure controllers).
• Demonstrated experience of Niagara N4, including station navigation, point management, alarms, and trending.
• Proven ability to educate and mentor junior employees on controls systems, building mechanical systems and HVAC fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience supporting chiller plants, cooling towers, AHU's, and central utility systems.
• Proven ability to lead projects and tasks, and self‑prioritize and schedule work.
• Advanced troubleshooting capability at both the software and physical device level.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and IP‑based BAS networking
• Experience with preventative and reliability‑focused maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism in high‑visibility operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading small teams and small to mid-size projects
• CMRT, HVAC, electrical, or related technical certifications
• Experience in mission‑critical facilities such as data centers, labs, hospitals, or industrial campuses

What We’re Looking For

• A technician who anticipates issues and acts before failures occur
• A disciplined troubleshooter who connects mechanical behavior to controls logic
• A professional comfortable working independently in live, operational spaces
• Someone who takes ownership of system performance and long‑term reliability

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $51.00 - USD $58.00 /Hr.