DDC Controls Installer I - Building Automation & Startup

Ameresco; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Investment plans

Incentive plans

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking a skilled DDC Controls Installation Technician I to join our operations team in the United States.

The Installer will handle physical installation, conduit, wiring, and startup assistance for Direct Digital Controls in commercial and industrial facilities. Responsibilities include installing panels and wiring per drawings, assisting with controller mounting, and supporting commissioning during startup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in HVAC, electrical, or controls installation; prior DDC/building automation installation preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school, apprenticeship, or technical certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in mechanical/electrical rooms and construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Install DDC control panels, conduit, field devices, sensors, actuators, and network cabling according to engineered drawings and specifications.
• Pull, terminate, and label control wiring in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Assist in mounting and connecting controllers, relays, and other control system hardware.
• Perform point-to-point checkout of installed devices to ensure proper operation.
• Support commissioning team during system startup, testing, and verification.
• Work closely with Site Superintendent and Senior Controls Installers to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide field feedback on drawings, wiring diagrams, and potential installation improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment on job sites and within the warehouse.
• Ensure installations comply with local electrical codes, OSHA safety requirements, and company policies.

Skills

HVAC installation

Electrical

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or tech cert

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Low-voltage wiring

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking a skilled DDC Controls Installation Technician I to join our operations team in the United States.

The Installer will handle physical installation, conduit, wiring, and startup assistance for Direct Digital Controls in commercial and industrial facilities. Responsibilities include installing panels and wiring per drawings, assisting with controller mounting, and supporting commissioning during startup.