Building Automation Systems Technician I (BAS)

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX, seeks a Controls Specialist to develop databases, graphics, and programming sequences for building automation projects.

You will support startup and commissioning, apply knowledge of electrical circuitry, and work with platforms such as Distech or Niagara to ensure code compliance and client satisfaction. This role involves troubleshooting installation issues, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring systems operate efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience with Alerton, Tridium and/or Distech building controls (field commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting).
• 1+ years of BACnet MSTP experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• 1+ years of experience with programming and building automation controls database management.
• 1+ years of experience with troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• 1+ years of field experience in building automation controls programming, network integration, and system commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Alerton, Tridium, experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.
• Intermediate experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting BACnet MSTP and/or BACnet IP.

Skills

Programming

Database management

Electrical diagrams

Field commissioning

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Alerton

Tridium

Distech

BACnet MSTP

Job description

Job Summary:

The candidate will report to the hiring manager and take responsibility for developing control databases, graphics, and programming sequences while providing hands-on startup and commissioning support for building automation projects. Drawing on a solid understanding of electrical circuitry and platforms like Distech or Niagara, the specialist will troubleshoot installation issues, maintain accurate project documentation, and ensure systems operate efficiently to meet building codes and client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Alerton, Tridium, experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.
• Intermediate experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting BACnet MSTP and/or BACnet IP.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience working with Alerton, Tridium and/or Distech building controls (field commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting).
• 1+ years of BACnet MSTP experience with commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• 1+ years of experience with programming and building automation controls database management.
• 1+ years of experience with troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• 1+ years of experience with proven field experience in building automation controls programming, network integration, and system commissioning.