Building Controls & Commissioning Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. seeks a Controls Specialist to drive startup, commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for commercial HVAC projects in San Antonio, TX.

The role operates independently on standard systems, ensuring installations meet design specifications and performance targets. You will contribute to project execution, supporting system performance and customer satisfaction while expanding expertise in controls integration, VAVs, AHUs,

Responsibilities

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

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.