Sr. Controls Installation Technician

ControlsJobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Long-term regional projects

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Baltimore is seeking a Sr. Controls Installation Technician to lead BAS installations on a major healthcare project, supervising junior installers and coordinating with PMs and engineers.

The role is night shift, 6:00pm–4:00am, with occasional Saturdays and local travel to client sites. A company vehicle and gas card are provided after 30 days, along with medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sr. Controls Installer or similar BAS/DDC installation lead role.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, and installation schematics.
• Hands-on experience installing, labeling, and terminating BAS/DDC hardware and cabling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate crews and interact with clients.
• Comfortable working night shifts and occasional weekend schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee installation of Building Automation Systems (BAS) from rough-in to turnover.
• Participate in project pre-planning alongside PMs, engineers, and field supervisors.
• Install conduit, low-voltage cabling, and control wiring per plans and specs.
• Mount, wire, and terminate controllers, sensors, actuators, VAV box equipment, and field devices.
• Perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting of wiring, terminations, and device functionality.
• Identify installation issues quickly and coordinate with engineering/PMs for resolution.
• Support both day and night shifts depending on project phases (this role is primarily overnight).
• Train and mentor junior installers; maintain safe, well-organized job sites.

Skills

BAS/DDC installation lead

Reading drawings

BAS hardware cabling

Communication

Night shift

Job description

Sr. Controls Installation Technician – Baltimore, MD – Systems Integration & Energy Management Firm – Up to $50/hr + OT + Company Vehicle

About the Opportunity

A leading Systems Integration and Energy Management contractor in the Baltimore/DMV region is seeking an experiencedSr. Controls Installation Technician to support major Building Automation System (BAS) installation projects.This role emphasizes field leadership, craftsmanship, and mentoring junior installers while ensuring high-quality outcomesin commercial, healthcare, laboratory, data center, and mission-critical environments.

This position is primarily a night-shift role (6:00pm–4:00am) supporting a major healthcare project, including occasional Saturday work that qualifies for overtime.

The company offers excellent benefits, strong long-term stability, and growth opportunities for field technicians advancing their BAS careers.

• Hourly Rate: $40.00–$50.00/hr (DOE)
• Schedule: Night shift (6:00pm–4:00am) with occasional Saturdays
• Travel: Local travel to client sites
• Vehicle: Company Vehicle + Gas Card (after 30 days & MVR approval)

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee installation of Building Automation Systems (BAS) from rough-in to turnover
• Participate in project pre-planning alongside PMs, engineers, and field supervisors
• Install conduit, low-voltage cabling, and control wiring per plans and specs
• Mount, wire, and terminate controllers, sensors, actuators, VAV box equipment, and field devices
• Perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting of wiring, terminations, and device functionality
• Identify installation issues quickly and coordinate with engineering/PMs for resolution
• Support both day and night shifts depending on project phases (this role is primarily overnight)
• Train and mentor junior installers; maintain safe, well-organized job sites

Requirements

• Experience as a Sr. Controls Installer or similar BAS/DDC installation lead role
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, and installation schematics
• Hands-on experience installing, labeling, and terminating BAS/DDC hardware and cabling
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate crews and interact with clients
• Comfortable working night shifts and occasional weekend schedules

What’s Offered

• Hourly Rate: $40–$50/hr (DOE)
• Overtime: Available
• Company Vehicle + Gas Card: Provided after 30 days
• Benefits: Medical (multiple plan options), employer-paid dental, and vision
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company match (eligible after 6 months)
• PTO: Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Stability: Long-term, ongoing regional projects in the DMV