Senior Controls Installation Technician

Facility Engineering Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Engineering Services is seeking a Senior Controls Installation Technician with advanced field installation experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS). You will oversee field installation, mentor junior technicians, and ensure projects are delivered safely and in alignment with engineering and project specifications.

This role requires leadership on active construction sites, collaboration with the Engineering Department, and a strong commitment to quality workmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• Advanced field installation experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Strong technical ability and leadership on active construction sites.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to installation teams and subcontractors in the field.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Department, providing feedback on control design and installation feasibility.
• Lead the installation and execution of BAS projects from start to finish.
• Install and route conduit, cable, and control wiring in accordance with industry standards and local codes.
• Mount and terminate controllers, sensors, actuators, and other field devices.
• Troubleshoot and verify field wiring, terminations, and device functionality using test instruments.

Skills

Leadership

BAS expertise

Field installation

Safety leadership

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

FES is seeking a Senior Controls Installation Technician with advanced field installation experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS). This position requires strong technical ability, leadership on active construction sites, and a commitment to quality workmanship and safety.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll oversee field installation, mentor junior technicians, and ensure that projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with engineering and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to FES installation teams and subcontractors in the field.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Department, providing feedback on control design and installation feasibility.
• Participate in the project preplanning and coordination process, ensuring alignment with other trades.
• Lead the installation and execution of assigned BAS projects from start to finish.
• Install and route conduit, cable, and control wiring in accordance with industry standards and local codes.
• Mount and terminate controllers, sensors, actuators, and other field devices.
• Troubleshoot and verify field wiring, terminations, and device functionality using test instruments.
• Identify and elevate field issues or customer concerns to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment on all job sites.
• Mentor and train junior-level technicians, supporting their growth and technical development.
• Work day or night shifts as required by project schedules, including some exposure to outdoor environments and open construction areas.

Company Description

Facility Engineering Services is a growing company with business interests in HVAC mechanical service, automatic temperature controls installation, and DDC service. We are a market leader in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area and have involvement in projects worldwide.