Building Automation Controls System Technician

Odin Global; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy efficiency firm in the United States is seeking a Building Automation Controls System Technician. The role involves installing and commissioning building automation systems, integrating various controls, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in building controls or HVAC systems, demonstrated ability to perform electrical tie-ins, and hands-on experience with BAS platforms. This travel-intensive role offers a full-time position with opportunities to impact energy efficiency across diverse commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in building controls or HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform electrical tie-ins independently.
• Hands-on experience with major BAS or controls platforms.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission building automation systems across various facilities.
• Integrate controls hardware, sensors, and communication networks.
• Conduct site-level testing and functional commissioning.

Skills

Building automation systems installation

Troubleshooting BAS frameworks

Electrical tie-ins

Understanding of HVAC equipment

Project documentation

Tools

BAS platforms (Niagara, Tridium, etc.)

HVAC controls

Job description

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About The Company

A fast-growing energy‑efficiency and distributed‑infrastructure company delivering high‑impact projects across retail, multifamily, commercial, and industrial facilities. We design and deploy building automation, HVAC optimization, lighting automation, and distributed energy systems across the U.S. Our work is supported by a proprietary technology platform that enables customers to better understand, manage, and optimize their energy usage.

As we expand our national footprint, we are building an internal controls deployment team to ensure speed, quality, and consistency across all projects.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Building Automation Controls System Technician to support the nationwide rollout of our building controls and energy‑efficiency initiatives. This role is a cornerstone of our strategy to bring controls installation, commissioning, and integration fully in‑house.

You will install and commission building automation systems (BAS), integrate HVAC and lighting controls, complete electrical tie‑ins, and ensure each project meets our high QA/QC standards. This is a travel‑intensive, hands‑on technical role ideal for a seasoned controls professional who enjoys field work, problem solving, and delivering high‑quality systems.

Projects span a wide variety of client types, including retail, multi‑site portfolios, municipalities, hospitals, universities, gyms, and other commercial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission building automation systems across retail, multifamily, fitness centers, commercial, and industrial facilities.
• Deploy and integrate controls hardware, sensors, thermostats, gateways, and communication networks.
• Configure and troubleshoot BAS frameworks (e.g., Niagara, Tridium, Distech, Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or equivalent).
• Perform electrical tie‑ins, including service panels, disconnects, lighting contactors, and low‑voltage terminations.
• Interpret and apply HVAC equipment configurations to integrate packaged units, split systems, heat pumps, exhaust systems, etc.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics, and sequence‑of‑operations documents.
• Conduct site‑level testing, verification, and functional commissioning.
• Document installation details, provide punch‑list resolution, and ensure project close‑out requirements are met.
• Up to Travel 70–80% nationwide for multi‑site deployment schedules.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of experience in building controls, BAS, HVAC controls, or commercial electrical systems.
• Proven ability to perform electrical tie‑ins safely and independently.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and control strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major BAS or controls platform (Niagara, Tridium, Distech, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, floor plans, and one‑lines.
• Comfortable with nationwide travel (upto 50‑60%)

Preferred

• Experience deploying controls in retail, light commercial, or multi‑site environments.
• Background in electrical contracting or commercial electrical work.
• Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, BACnet, Modbus) a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management and Engineering
• Facilities Services, Construction, and Energy Technology