Building Automation Specialist - Siemens/JCI/Niagara

Clear Destination Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. 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 to ensure peak performance, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability. You will work with Siemens Desigo CC, Apogee, and DXR, as well as Johnson Controls Metasys and Niagara environments, applying strong BACnet/IP knowledge.

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 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

BAS Troubleshooting

Commissioning

System Integration

Tools

Siemens Desigo CC

Siemens Apogee

DXR

Metasys

Niagara Framework

Job description

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