Building Controls & Commissioning Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX seeks a Controls Specialist to handle startup, commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems for commercial HVAC projects.

You will work independently on standard systems, ensuring installations meet design specifications and performance. This role supports project quality and customer satisfaction while expanding expertise in controls integration.

Qualifications

• Experience with startup, commissioning, and validation of BAS on commercial HVAC projects.
• Ability to verify inputs/outputs and perform end-to-end system startup.
• Proficiency in configuring DDC controllers and BAS interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end I/O verification and system startup activities.
• Execute commissioning processes to meet design intent and performance requirements.
• Complete calibrations, system checks, and commissioning documentation.
• Support third-party commissioning and validation efforts.
• Configure and program DDC controllers and BAS interfaces.
• Implement GUI configuration and troubleshoot interfaces.
• Modify sequences of operation and control logic as needed.
• Support integration of HVAC systems including VAVs, AHUs, chillers, and related equipment.

Skills

IO verification

Commissioning

Calibrations

System checks

Documentation

DDC programming

BAS interfaces

GUI configuration

Control logic

HVAC integration

VAVs AHUs

Tools

DDC controllers

BAS software

Job description

The Controls Specialist is responsible for the startup, commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for commercial HVAC projects. This role operates independently on standard systems and plays a critical role in ensuring systems are installed, programmed, and functioning according to design specifications. The Controls Specialist serves as a key contributor to project execution, supporting system performance, customer satisfaction, and overall project quality while continuing to build technical expertise in controls systems and integration.

Responsibilities

System Startup & Commissioning

• Perform end-to-end I/O verification and system startup activities.
• Execute commissioning processes to ensure systems meet design intent and performance requirements.
• Complete calibrations, system checks, and commissioning documentation.
• Support third-party commissioning and validation efforts.

Programming & Configuration

• Configure and program DDC controllers and BAS interfaces.
• Implement and troubleshoot graphical user interfaces (GUI).
• Modify sequences of operation and control logic as needed.
• Support integration of HVAC systems including VAVs, AHUs, chillers, and related equipment.