BAS Control Technician 4 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,257 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a BAS Technician in Washington, DC to maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience and certifications in controls technology, such as Niagara N4. Strong troubleshooting, programming skills, and the ability to work in high-visibility environments are essential. Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, and a competitive salary of $51.00 to $62.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting commercial, industrial, or critical facilities.
• 5+ years of experience in controls programming and system integration.
• Advanced troubleshooting capability at both software and device levels.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS infrastructure.
• Perform root-cause analysis across controls and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and oversee compliance.

Skills

BAS / Controls Technician experience

Controls programming

Troubleshooting

Niagara N4 experience

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Schneider Electric controllers

Niagara N4 systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS infrastructure using Schneider Electric controllers (e.g., EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure platforms).
• Support and administer Niagara N4 frontend 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‑built drawings, 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 processes for servers, controllers, industrial PCs, network configurations and communication testing between third‑party devices and controllers or servers.
• Install, replace, configure, and calibrate sensors, actuators, controllers, fiber, and other BAS components.
• Demonstrate understanding of closed‑loop controls, functions, and sequence of operations; read and understand electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Support commissioning and system‑level testing.
• Follow change‑management processes to generate work requests and method of procedure documents.
• 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.

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 with 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, AHUs, 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.

Benefits

• 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

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Must be able to work at various heights up to 60 feet, including ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and catwalks.
• Must be able to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Must possess good vision (correctable) and the ability to see in color.
• Must be able to hear and communicate in English.
• Must be able to use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Must be able to recognize when something is going wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Must be able to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Must be able to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet).
• Must be able to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $51.00 - $62.00 /Hr.

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.