Building Automation Specialist

SJS Industrial; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Federal holidays

PTO 80 hrs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is seeking a Facilities Controls Specialist to support operations at a VA healthcare facility. The role focuses on quality assurance of mechanical and building automation systems, reading drawings, and coordinating commissioning tasks.

The candidate will modify DDC software as needed and assist in creating As-Built drawings, along with commissioning documentation and owner/operator training.

Qualifications

• Three to five 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 pass drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance for mechanical, plumbing, and controls systems.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring, architecture, and sequences.
• Coordinate work with other trades and contractors to complete startup and commissioning tasks.
• Inspect installations and report deficiencies to project manager or subcontractor.
• Install control components and verify wiring, sensors, and field devices operate correctly.
• Diagnose issues and determine corrective actions for system components.
• Modify DDC local control panels for expansion and engineering changes.
• Analyze and modify control software for HVAC comfort and energy management.
• Support for As-Built drawings and commissioning documentation.
• Assist in owner/operator training on the total building control system.
• Participate in final walk and turnover; address warranty issues.
• Adhere to OSHA safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on building automation systems.

Skills

Johnson Controls/Metasys experience

PC experience

Read electrical/mechanical drawings

DDC software programming

Tools

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 for this position is $42/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.