Building Automation Specialist II | HVAC & Metasys Expert

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Building Systems Specialist II to manage, maintain, and optimize building automation systems across campus. The role requires technical expertise in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation, coordinating with facilities operations and contractors to ensure safe, efficient building performance.

The department emphasizes professional growth, collaboration with campus customers, and adherence to safety regulations while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination totaling 6 years.
• Knowledge of building automation concepts and control systems.
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and tests building systems.
• Writes and tests program modifications, creates templates and procedures, and develops KPIs.
• Implements measures to improve efficiency of building systems and meet targets.
• Evaluates the performance of building systems.
• Documents results of commissioning efforts including BAS architecture and operation sequences.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Metasys control programming

NAE/SNE supervisory engines experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking a Building Systems Specialist II to manage, maintain, and optimize building automation systems across campus. The role requires technical expertise in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation, coordinating with facilities operations and contractors to ensure safe, efficient building performance.

The department emphasizes professional growth, collaboration with campus customers, and adherence to safety regulations while supporting