Engineer / BAS Controls Technician - TS/SCI

LAUKOA; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks an Engineer / BAS Controls Technician to support Fort Meade operations. You will operate, monitor, diagnose, and maintain BAS; manage DDC, energy management systems, and related facility controls in Government facilities to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires coordinating with HVAC mechanics and other trades, reviewing trends, and assisting commissioning. A TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience with BAS, DDC, or energy management systems.
• Experience supporting BAS/DDC in government or secured facilities is preferred.
• OEM training or certifications for BAS/DDC/SCADA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair BAS, DDC, and energy management systems.
• Monitor facility temperatures, humidity, alarms, and equipment performance.
• Perform diagnostics, testing, calibration, and operational checks.
• Troubleshoot alarms, sensors, actuators, and control sequences.
• Coordinate with HVAC, electrical, and other trades to resolve issues.
• Document work orders, test results, and corrective actions in CMMS.
• Assist commissioning, recommissioning, start-up, and functional testing of systems.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with security requirements.

Skills

BAS operations

DDC controls

HVAC controls

Energy management systems

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

CMMS / work orders

Reading drawings & schematics

Safety & security compliance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

BAS workstations / HMIs

Job description

Engineer / BAS Controls Technician - Facilities Support Services

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Position Summary

LAUKOA is seeking a qualified Engineer / BAS Controls Technician to support facilities operations at Fort Meade, Maryland. This position performs operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair support for building automation systems, HVAC controls, direct digital controls, energy management systems, and related facility systems in Government-owned facilities. The selected candidate will support reliable building operations while ensuring work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes, safety procedures, and secure facility requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, Energy Management Systems, and related control systems.
• Monitor facility systems to support proper temperature, humidity, ventilation, alarms, scheduling, and equipment performance.
• Perform controls diagnostics, testing, calibration, programming support, and operational checks as assigned.
• Troubleshoot BAS alarms, communication issues, control sequences, sensors, actuators, controllers, valves, dampers, and related components.
• Support HVAC system troubleshooting and coordinate with HVAC mechanics, electricians, and other trades to resolve building system issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on control system components and related equipment.
• Review system trends, alarm histories, and equipment performance data to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with commissioning, recommissioning, start-up, and functional testing of HVAC and controls systems.
• Support operation and monitoring of plant and facility systems as assigned.
• Provide detailed status updates, recommendations, scopes of work, and bills of materials for corrective maintenance and project work.
• Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, sequence of operations, mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Receive, update, and close out BAS, controls, and HVAC-related work orders in the CMMS.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and Government representatives to support facility operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, system changes, test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas while complying with all environmental, safety, security, and contract requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing commercial BAS, DDC, HVAC controls, or energy management systems.
• Experience supporting HVAC controls and building automation systems in commercial, industrial, institutional, secure, or Government facilities.
• OEM training, certification, or qualification for applicable BAS, DDC, SCADA, or energy management systems preferred.
• Experience with control system graphics, schedules, alarms, trends, points, sensors, actuators, controllers, and sequence verification.
• Working knowledge of HVAC system operation, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and facility operations.
• Experience using a CMMS, work order system, or similar tracking system preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of BAS, DDC controls, HVAC controls, energy management systems, and related facility technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot control sequences, equipment alarms, networked control devices, and HVAC system performance issues.
• Ability to interpret control diagrams, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, sequences of operation, and technical documentation.
• Ability to support preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and facility operations across multiple building systems.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance personnel.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to operate BAS workstations, receive work assignments, update CMMS records, enter data, and complete required documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary facilities support team.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to other maintenance personnel as needed.

Security Requirements

• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Must comply with all site access, badge, security, information protection, and secure facility requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, parts, materials, test equipment, and controls components consistent with the duties of the position.
• Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, kneel, bend, crawl, and access mechanical or restricted spaces.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, equipment areas, rooftops, and occupied Government facilities.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding BAS, controls, and facility maintenance activities for extended periods.

Wage Rate

• Between $60.00 - $80.00 per hour
• An additional $5.09 per hour up to 40 hrs per week for H&W per WD 2015-4265

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.