Building Automation Specialist - Siemens/JCI/Niagara - Relo Provided

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HRA

401(k) Plan

PTO 15 days annually

Holidays 9 company-paid

Annual bonus eligibility

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot in Houston is seeking a Building Automation Specialist to support complex BAS projects across the area. The role focuses on commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing building automation systems for peak performance and energy efficiency.

Experience with Siemens Desigo/Apogee/DXR or JCI Metasys/Niagara is preferred. The position offers on-site work in a dynamic, industrial environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Building Automation / Controls experience.
• Experience with Siemens BAS (Desigo CC, Apogee, DXR) or JCI Metasys / Niagara.
• Strong BACnet/IP, integration, and BAS network knowledge.
• Experience commissioning, startup, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support BAS systems on commercial projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex controls, integration, and network issues.
• Modify and optimize control sequences, alarms, graphics, and performance.
• Support third-party system integrations (chillers, meters, power monitoring).
• Perform testing, startup, and system validation.
• Provide customer technical support including upgrades.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist field teams.
• Maintain documentation: as-builts, point lists, databases.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and contractors through turnover.

Skills

BAS experience

Siemens Desigo

JCI Metasys / Niagara

BACnet/IP networking

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Tools

Desigo CC

Apogee DXR

Metasys

Niagara Framework

Job description

Job Details

Support complex BAS projects across the Houston area.

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

About us

We are a well-established HVAC manufacturer's representative delivering custom-engineered commercial HVAC and plumbing solutions across Texas. As our automation division continues to expand, we are seeking a highly technical Building Automation Systems Leader to drive design excellence, system innovation, and project execution across complex commercial and industrial environments.

Why join us?

• Health Insurance: Employer covers employee cost; dependents paid by the employee.
• Basic Life Insurance:
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA):
• 401(k) Plan:
• Ancillary Insurance options: disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident and more.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days annually.
• Holidays: 9 company-paid holidays.
• Bonus: Eligibility for annual bonus.
• Transportation: Vehicle or mileage reimbursement for business travel.
• Learning: Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Job Details

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.

Nice to Have

• OEM certifications (Siemens, JCI, Niagara).
• Experience working on large commercial or complex facilities.
• OSHA 10/30, EPA 608.
• Exposure to multiple BAS platforms or system integrations.

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