Building Controls Specialist

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and company holidays

Daily pay access to earned wages

Job summary

JLL is hiring a Building Controls Specialist to oversee maintenance and operations of power monitoring systems in a multi-site region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure reliable, energy-efficient building performance.

The role requires expertise in PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and industrial networks, with focus on Metasys, Visio, and data systems. Onsite schedule is Mon-Fri, with regional responsibilities across NC and beyond.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (as baseline).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience installing, testing, and maintaining control systems in industrial settings.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Familiarity with power monitoring and energy management systems.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operations of power monitoring systems within a regional area.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Modify or build Visio drawings for field changes and discrepancies.
• Provide energy management oversight for NC sites and other regions as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on energy systems and meters; monitor logs and ISO metrics.
• Respond to service calls to restore system operation.
• Recommend energy-efficient operation and modifications; validate cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Schematics & wiring diagrams

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modb

Motor drives (VFDs)

Control panels & relays

Electrical troubleshooting

Johnson Metasys System

Education

Associate degree or technical certification Electrical Engineering Technology

Automation Engineering degree

HVAC Controls certification

Tools

Visio

Johnson Metasys

SQL Database

Job description

Durham, NC 27713

Location: Durham, NC 27703

• Reading schematics & wiring diagrams

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL - Critical Facilities Engineering Manager (P3)

Transform at JLL as a Building Controls Specialist on a prominent Fortune 500 technology client account!

Location: Durham, NC 27703

Work Schedule: Onsite, M-F 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Reports to: Regional Facilities Manager

Estimated base salary range: $85,000 - $102,000

What this job involves:

The Building systems Integration/Controls Tech - responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operations of our power monitoring systems within a specific region. Technical expertise to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• System integrated development to include OPC (DMZ), Power Management Expert, Johnson Metasys System and SQL Database
• Modify or Build Visio drawings of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections
• Power Management Expert for NC Locations (Data Center, Administration and Manufacturing Buildings) and MA, CA, UT, VA as necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance on energy management systems and equipment to include log files, metering accuracy, energy KWH reporting-monthly (ISO 50K SEUs) ISO 50K SEUs, RTUs, Busway, Lighting, Compressed Air, Data Center and Utility Main SWG. Modbus Gateway Communication, Dashboard Capacity/Load Reporting, Data Center/Labs, Architectural Review-annually including TAGS Compliance
• Responds to service calls to restore systems operation and control.
• Provides recommendation on equipment/systems operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability. Product/device validation to ensure meets Customer cybersecurity requirements: Parallel Switching Gear-SCADA, UPS Energy Management and SCADA-Power Management Expert

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of hands-on experience installing, testing, and maintaining control systems in Industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, Automation or controls environments
• PLC programming & troubleshooting (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• HMI/SCADA systems (Human-Machine Interface / Supervisory Control)
• Control panels, relays, sensors, actuators
• Reading schematics & wiring diagrams
• Pressure, temperature, flow sensors
• Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Motors, drives (VFDs), Controller programming – Johnson Controls, Schneider, Honeywell, etc.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, HVAC Controls (for building systems)
• PLC programming certifications (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• CCST Control Systems Technician
• CCE Certified Controls Engineer

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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Durham, NC 27713