Controls Installer

Aerotek; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Building Automation Electrical Controls Installer to install low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems on-site at military installations. You will work under a site superintendent with a team to ensure reliable, safe installation of complex control systems.

The role requires traveling to multiple states, installing panels, conduits, and sensors, and reading blueprints. A Journeyman license or equivalent HVAC control experience is preferred; OSHA and AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Experience installing conduit and wiring in commercial settings.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Willingness to travel full-time to multiple military installations.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Journeyman electrician or 3+ years HVAC control experience.
• Experience with Niagara or Tridium systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of commercial building automation and HVAC controls.
• PC proficiency and ability to program facility automation software.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple states to perform work at various military installations.
• Install conduit up to 1" EMT & Rigid.
• Install low-voltage cabling and sensors.
• Install low-voltage control panels.
• Wire and terminate low-voltage control panels and associated devices.

Skills

Conduit & wire installation

Blueprint reading

Travel full-time

Driver's license

Journeyman electrician / HVAC control

Leadership

Programming automation software

Education

Journeyman electrician

Tools

Niagara/Tridium

AutoCAD

Control systems knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Building Automation Electrical Controls Installer

Job Description

The role of Controls Installer entails working on-site under the direct supervision of the site superintendent, collaborating closely with a team of professionals. The primary objective is to facilitate the installation of low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems within commercial structures. This position requires a high level of expertise, professionalism, and dedication to ensure efficient and reliable installation of complex building automation systems in military installations. Your contributions are critical to the success of our projects, and we expect the highest standards of performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple states to perform work at various military installations.
• Install conduit up to 1" EMT & Rigid.
• Install low-voltage cabling and sensors.
• Install low-voltage control panels.
• Wire and terminate low-voltage control panels and associated devices.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1-3 years in conduit and wire installation within a commercial setting.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Willingness to travel full-time.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Clean BC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in installation of commercial building automation and HVAC controls systems.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certifications.
• Journeymen electrician or similar field plus three years of industry experience or ten-plus years experience in servicing mechanical equipment control systems in the HVAC industry.
• Systems integration and development work on Niagara / Tridium based systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of commercial controls systems, facilities management systems, energy management practices, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation, and servicing techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company ethically and professionally.
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Leadership skills to support Technicians working on complex, critical Building Automation equipment.
• PC experience required and ability to program facility automation controls related software.
• AutoCAD or similar experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

This is a family-run company that offers the opportunity to be certified in Niagara AX, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

Most of the work is conducted on military bases, requiring openness to travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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