Building Automation Specialist

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, seeks a Facilities Controls Specialist to support operations within a VA healthcare facility. The role involves QA for controls systems, reading drawings, and coordinating with trades for commissioning.

Requirements include 3–5+ years with Johnson Controls or Metasys, ability to program DDC software, and background checks including a drug test. The position offers benefits and holiday accruals.

Qualifications

• Experience with building automation and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and interpret sequences.
• PC-based programming of DDC software and system configurations.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA for mechanical, plumbing, and controls systems.
• Read engineering drawings and suggest sequence changes for field conditions.
• Coordinate with other trades and contractors for startup and commissioning.
• Inspect installations and report deficiencies to project management or subs.
• Install control components as needed and verify wiring and sensors.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Reading drawings

DDC programming

Building automation

Coordination with trades

Tools

Johnson Controls

Metasys

Job description

**PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION STARTS OCTOBER 15, 2026***

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a talented Facilities Controls Specialist / Building Automation Specialist that is experienced supporting operations within a local VA healthcare facility.

SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 150 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

The Salary range for this position is $37/hr-$41/hr. SJS also offers 11 paid federal holidays, 80 hours of PTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of additional benefits.

Responsibilities:

• All aspects of Quality Assurance for mechanical, plumbing, and controls systems, amongst others.
• Read and understand engineering drawings including; wiring, architecture, and sequences. Capable of suggesting sequence changes to meet field conditions.
• Coordinate work with other trades and upper tier Contractors to accomplish the company's startup & commissioning task most effectively.
• Inspect the physical installation. Document and report to project manager, or direct electrical subcontractor to repair deficiencies.
• Install certain control components not installed by other contractors. (May include actuators, relays, and sensors.)
• Verify that all control-point wiring has been correctly installed and terminated, sensors have been calibrated, and field devices operate correctly.
• Diagnose issues or possible causes and determines corrective action and repairs system and/or system components.
• Field modify DDC local control panels as required for expansion and engineering changes.
• Analyze and modify control software as necessary to ensure proper HVAC comfort and energy management control.
• Support for production of project specific As-Built drawings based upon initial project construction drawings and field modification mark-ups.
• Support commissioning activities for a building automation system and complete commissioning documentation.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participate in job site final walk and/or final completion for systems to service job turnover – addresses warranty issues.
• Adhere to all OSHA safety standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on building automation system and associated components according to service maintenance agreement.
• Test and verify system readings ensuring optimal system operation – i.e. trend logs, alarms, loop tuning, etc.

Requirements:

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
• Three (3) to Five (5) or more years of experience with Johnson Controls or Metasys systems.
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to manage assigned workload to meet professional and efficient execution of time.
• PC experience required and the ability to program DDC software.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.