Building Automation Specialist

Vantage Consulting; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Company vehicle / vehicle allowance

Training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Building Automation Technician to support commercial BAS projects in the Fort Myers area. The role is hands-on, requiring the ability to install, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and service BAS/DDC controls for HVAC systems.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of BAS/HVAC experience, strong electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to read drawings. Travel across South Florida is expected; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Building Automation Systems / HVAC Controls.
• Experience reading electrical drawings, control schematics, and mechanical plans.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, start up, and commission BAS/DDC control systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose controls, HVAC, electrical, and communication issues.
• Perform point‑to‑point testing and system verification.
• Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Configure and troubleshoot controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and other control devices.
• Perform BAS programming and system modifications where required.
• Work with technicians, engineers, project managers, and mechanical contractors to complete projects.
• Identify system issues and provide effective technical solutions.
• Perform system testing and commissioning.
• Support integration of HVAC equipment into BAS networks.
• Troubleshoot BACnet, MS/TP, IP, and other controls communication networks.
• Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, and project closeout documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, workmanship, and customer service.
• Travel locally throughout the South Florida market as required.

Skills

BAS/DDC Systems

HVAC Controls

Electrical Troubleshooting

Programming & Commissioning

Reading electrical drawings

Field installation

Tools

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Trane

Honeywell

Automated Logic

Job description

Building Automation Technician – Mid to Senior Level

Location: Fort Myers

Salary: Up to $110,000 per year, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Building Automation Technician to join a growing team working on commercial building automation and HVAC controls projects throughout the Miami / Fort Lauderdale market.

This is a hands‑on field position suited to an experienced BAS / Controls Technician who can independently install, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and service building automation systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with BAS/DDC controls, HVAC systems, electrical troubleshooting, programming, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, start up, and commission BAS/DDC control systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose controls, HVAC, electrical, and communication issues.
• Perform point‑to‑point testing and system verification.
• Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and sequences of operation.
• Configure and troubleshoot controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and other control devices.
• Perform BAS programming and system modifications where required.
• Work with technicians, engineers, project managers, and mechanical contractors to complete projects.
• Identify system issues and provide effective technical solutions.
• Perform system testing and commissioning.
• Support integration of HVAC equipment into BAS networks.
• Troubleshoot BACnet, MS/TP, IP, and other controls communication networks.
• Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, and project closeout documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, workmanship, and customer service.
• Travel locally throughout the South Florida market as required.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with Building Automation Systems / HVAC Controls.
• Strong understanding of BAS/DDC systems.
• Experience with HVAC controls installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control schematics, and mechanical plans.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment and sequences of operation.
• Experience troubleshooting controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and control networks.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following platforms:

• Johnson Controls
• Siemens
• Trane
• Honeywell
• Automated Logic
• Other major BAS/DDC platforms

Additional experience with BACnet, Modbus, MS/TP, Ethernet/IP, graphics, programming, and system integration is highly desirable.

Senior‑Level Candidates

Senior candidates should be capable of:

• Taking ownership of BAS projects from installation through commissioning.
• Leading technical troubleshooting in the field.
• Modifying and developing BAS programs.
• Working with Niagara or other major BAS platforms.
• Supporting junior technicians and providing technical direction.
• Communicating directly with customers and project management.
• Managing complex controls integration and commissioning issues.
• Salary up to $100,000, depending on experience.
• Benefits package.
• Company vehicle / vehicle allowance may be available.
• Training and professional development.
• Career progression into Lead Technician, BAS Supervisor, Project Manager, or Controls Engineer positions.