DDC Controls Technician II - Install, Commission & Troubleshoot

Ameresco; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Incentive plans

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking a DDC Controls Installation Technician II to join our Cincinnati operations. This role performs installation, checkout, and basic troubleshooting of Direct Digital Controls systems, building on Level 1 experience.

You will support commissioning, ensure safety, and provide customer-facing service on startup and handover. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in HVAC or building automation, strong low-voltage wiring skills, and familiarity with Niagara or Tridium

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of HVAC, electrical, or building automation installation experience.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, control wiring, and device installation.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with point-to-point checkout and basic system startup.

Responsibilities

• Install DDC control panels, conduit, field devices, sensors, actuators, and network cabling per drawings.
• Checkout installed devices and verify system functionality.
• Assist commissioning and service work; troubleshoot and validate control sequences under supervision.
• Maintain safe, organized job sites compliant with OSHA standards.
• Mentor Level 1 Technicians and support training.
• Update as-built docs and progress reports.

Skills

HVAC installation

Low-voltage wiring

Reading wiring diagrams & blueprints

Point-to-point checkout

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school apprenticeship or associate degree preferred

Tools

Niagara Framework

Tridium

HVAC control software

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking a DDC Controls Installation Technician II to join our Cincinnati operations. This role performs installation, checkout, and basic troubleshooting of Direct Digital Controls systems, building on Level 1 experience.

You will support commissioning, ensure safety, and provide customer-facing service on startup and handover. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in HVAC or building automation, strong low-voltage wiring skills, and familiarity with Niagara or Tridium