Bas Install Technician

Aerotek; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a BAS Install Technician to work on-site in Arlington, VA, installing building automation and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, including military bases. The role requires wiring, conduit installation, and panel work, with full-time travel to multiple states.

Safety and quality are emphasized in every installation. You will read blueprints, coordinate with the site superintendent and project team, and support startup activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience installing low-voltage wiring, sensors, and control panels for BAS/HVAC systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints and translate into on-site installations.
• Strong commitment to safety procedures on military bases and commercial facilities.
• Willingness to travel full-time across multiple states for project work.

Responsibilities

• Install low-voltage BAS and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, including military sites.
• Travel full-time to multiple states for installation work at bases and sites.
• Install conduit (1
• EMT and rigid) and routing per codes and standards.
• Install and terminate low-voltage cabling, sensors, and control panels.
• Read blueprints and coordinate with site team to meet schedules.

Skills

Low-voltage installation

Building automation systems

Blueprint reading

Electrical wiring

Safety compliance

Travel willingness

Team communication

Education

Experience or knowledge in building automation platforms

Tools

Siemens PLC

Tridium Niagara

Job description

Job Title: BAS Install Technician

The BAS Install Technician (Controls Installer) works on-site under the guidance of a site superintendent and in close collaboration with a professional project team. This role focuses on installing low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, with a strong emphasis on military installations. The position requires solid technical expertise, careful attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and quality to ensure efficient and reliable installation of complex building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Install low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, including military installations.
• Travel full-time to multiple states to perform installation work at various military bases and other project locations.
• Install conduit up to 1" EMT and rigid, ensuring proper routing, support, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Install low-voltage cabling and sensors for building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Install low-voltage control panels for building automation and HVAC systems.
• Perform wiring and termination of low-voltage control panels and associated devices, ensuring neat, accurate, and reliable connections.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints to plan and execute installations accurately.
• Coordinate daily activities with the site superintendent and project team to meet project schedules and quality expectations.
• Follow all safety procedures and site-specific requirements while working on military bases and commercial facilities.
• Support start-up and commissioning activities for building automation and HVAC control systems as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other trades on-site to resolve issues and keep projects on track.

Essential Skills

• 24 years of experience in building automation and controls, or 46 years of experience in electrical and low-voltage installation.
• Hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to install low-voltage systems, including cabling, sensors, and control panels.
• Experience with wire installation and control installation in construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Strong mechanical experience or mechanical systems knowledge.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and site-specific requirements, particularly on military bases and commercial facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel full-time to multiple states for project work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with building automation platforms such as Siemens PLC.
• Knowledge of Tridium and Niagara-based building automation systems.
• Experience in construction environments, including new builds and retrofit projects.
• Experience with low-voltage systems in commercial facilities.
• Ability to support commissioning and start-up activities for building automation and HVAC controls.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with project teams and other trades.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that is actively expanding its presence and capabilities across multiple industries. As the team continues to build out, you have clear opportunities for advancement and professional growth within the company. You benefit from being part of a forward-looking environment that values development, invests in its people, and offers the chance to grow your skills as the business expands.

Work Environment

You work primarily on construction sites, including both new build projects and retrofit installations in commercial facilities and military bases. The environment involves hands‑on installation of low‑voltage systems, conduit, and control panels, often in active construction settings. You collaborate closely with site superintendents, project teams, and other trades while adhering to site‑specific safety procedures and standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

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

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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.