Building Automation Specialist

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Building Automation Specialist to support complex BAS projects in the Houston area. This hands-on role focuses on commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing building automation systems for peak performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Building Automation / Controls and strong experience with Siemens BAS or JCI Metasys/Niagara platforms, with solid BACnet/IP knowledge and a track record in commissioning and startup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Building Automation / Controls experience.
• Strong experience with Siemens BAS (Desigo CC, Apogee, DXR) or JCI Metasys and/or Niagara platforms.
• Solid understanding of BACnet/IP, system integration, and BAS networks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot controls logic, communication issues, and field devices.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support BAS systems across multiple commercial projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex controls, integration, and network issues.
• Modify and optimize control sequences, alarms, graphics, and system performance.
• Support integration of third-party systems (chillers, meters, power monitoring, etc.).
• Perform functional testing, startup, and system validation.
• Provide technical support to customers, including system upgrades and enhancements.
• Assist with mentoring junior technicians and supporting field teams as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation including as-builts, point lists, and system databases.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and contractors from install through turnover.

Skills

Building automation

Controls experience

Troubleshooting

Project delivery

Tools

Siemens Desigo CC

Siemens Apogee

DXR

Metasys

Niagara Framework

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. HTS has a vibrant look and brand promise -- one that reflects our company-wide commitment to ensure theindividualsuccess of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation and maintenance including our employees, suppliers, customers and end users.

We’re looking for a Building Automation Specialist to support complex BAS projects across the Houston area. This is a hands-on role focused on commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing building automation systems to ensure peak performance, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability.
While Siemens platforms are a core focus, we’re open to candidates with strong experience in Johnson Controls Metasys and/or Niagara Framework environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Install, commission, and support BAS systems across multiple commercial projects
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex controls, integration, and network issues
• Modify and optimize control sequences, alarms, graphics, and system performance
• Support integration of third-party systems (chillers, meters, power monitoring, etc.)
• Perform functional testing, startup, and system validation
• Provide technical support to customers, including system upgrades and enhancements
• Assist with mentoring junior technicians and supporting field teams as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation including as-builts, point lists, and system databases
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and contractors from install through turnover

What You Bring

• 5+ years of Building Automation / Controls experience
• Strong experience with Siemens BAS (Desigo CC, Apogee, DXR) or JCI Metasys and/or Niagara platforms
• Solid understanding of BACnet/IP, system integration, and BAS networks
• Proven ability to troubleshoot controls logic, communication issues, and field devices
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and project delivery

HTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by laws.