Building Automation Controls Programmer

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston is seeking a System Specialist to program, develop graphics, configure databases, start up, and commission building automation and controls systems.

You will support project execution from installation through turnover, performing point-to-point checkout, system debugging, alarm verification, and thorough documentation. You will collaborate with design, installation, service, and sales teams to ensure systems are delivered accurately, operate efficiently, and meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics-related studies.
• 3+ years of experience in building controls or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources (Distech, Alerton, Tridium).
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned; verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Controls projects.
• Support installation personnel on project sites.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.

Skills

Controls programming

Graphics development

Database configuration

Point-to-point checkout

System debugging

Education

High school diploma / GED

HVAC or Electronics-related two-year technical degree

Tools

Distech

Alerton

Tridium

Job description

Job Summary: The System Specialist is responsible for programming, graphics development, database configuration, startup, and commissioning of building automation and controls systems. This role supports project execution from installation through turnover by performing pointtopoint checkout, system debugging, alarm verification, and documentation. The position works closely with design, installation, service, and sales teams to ensure systems are delivered accurately, operate efficiently, and meet project specifications. Travel to job sites may be required to support commissioning and system startup activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Alerton, Tridium, experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Controls projects.
• Support installation personnel on project sites.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics-related studies.
• 3+ years of experience in building controls or a related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical aptitude.