Lead Building Automation Specialist - Raleigh, NC

Honeywell International, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% travel

Job summary

Honeywell Building Automation is seeking a BAS Controls Lead Technician to commission Honeywell control systems—including HVAC, fire, and security—in commercial buildings such as offices, schools, airports, and hospitals. You will work with our engineers and electrical subcontractors to ensure seamless integration, startup, and fine‑tuning to meet customer requirements and project specifications.

This role involves travel up to 75% and requires mentoring fellow technicians, improving

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with HVAC control systems and building facilities.
• 3+ years experience with building systems, programming, computers, and network knowledge.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Install Technicians on system installation and coordination with contractors.
• Improve commissioning practices to reduce hours per device and per system.
• Apply Honeywell system knowledge to deliver optimal results.
• Install software, run system checkouts, and commission per customer specs.
• Identify and resolve hardware/software issues and adapt designs as needed.
• Perform open systems integrations using BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and LON.
• Support change orders to protect project scope and financials.
• Maintain configuration management and final archiving on Honeywell servers.
• Collaborate with trades, customers, and engineers to align scope and drawings.
• Support surveys, retrofit opportunities, and present integrated solutions.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments per Honeywell policy.

Skills

HVAC control systems

Building systems operation

Networking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

OPC

LON

Job description

As a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Lead Technician you will commission Honeywell control systems—including HVAC, fire, and security systems—in various commercial buildings such as office complexes, schools, universities, airports, and hospitals. Working alongside our in-house engineers and electrical subcontractors, you will ensure the seamless integration, startup, and fine-tuning of our systems to meet customer requirements and project specifications.

This position involves travel 75% of time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentorship: Train and guide Associate Install Technical Specialists and Install Technical Specialists on system installation and on-site coordination with contractors.

• Commissioning Efficiency: Continuously improve commissioning practices to reduce hours per device and system, leveraging Honeywell Operation Systems techniques.

• Expertise Application: Apply expert knowledge of Honeywell systems and industry best practices to deliver optimal results.

• System Installation: Install pre-engineered software, perform system checkouts, and commission systems while ensuring precise operation per customer requirements or job specifications. Utilize productivity tools like wireless commissioning to enhance efficiency.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve hardware and software issues, making necessary adjustments to meet specifications. This may include system redesign or re-engineering.

• Integration: Perform open systems and third-party integrations, working across multiple protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and LON.

• Scope Management: Protect financial performance by supporting change orders as needed and ensuring Honeywell’s scope of work is maintained.

• Configuration Management: Adhere to configuration management policies, including ongoing backups of changes and final archiving on Honeywell servers (ADEPT).

• Cross-Team Coordination: Collaborate with trades, customers, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and the Solution Design Center or local engineering teams to align scope, hardware, software, graphics, and as-built details.

• Technical Support: Assist sales and project managers with surveys, application selection, retrofit opportunities, and presenting high-end integrated solutions to customers and consultants as needed.

• Risk Management: Conduct hazard and risk assessments for all tasks in compliance with Honeywell policy and regulatory requirements.

• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation and paperwork throughout the project lifecycle.

• Travel: Travel up to 75%.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 3 or more years of hands-on experience with HVAC control systems, mechanical systems operation, and building facilities.

• 3 or more years of experience with building systems, programming, computers, and general network knowledge.

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Honeywell standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

WE VALUE:

• Experience with fire/security building automation systems.

• Niagara N4 certification and hands-on experience.

• HVAC license or advanced technical degree.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and diagrams.

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

• Expert-level knowledge of HVAC systems, control systems, and mechanical operations in building facilities.

• Advanced network and integration expertise with protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and LON.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here (https://buildings.honeywell.com/) .

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Homepage | Honeywell Benefits (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 6/11/2026.

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.