Traveling Building Controls Technician – Field Startup

The Building People; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a junior Building Controls Technician - Travel Team to support field deployments across customer sites. This role performs existing conditions site visits, documents field conditions, and assists with installation, startup, programming, and verification of Tridium-based BAS.

Travel is required. You will work under supervision of senior technicians and project leads, gaining hands-on experience in DDC controls, Niagara platforms, and field service best

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in building automation or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Experience with field surveys, documentation, and startup support.
• Exposure to Tridium/Niagara and BAS platforms preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to perform existing conditions assessments.
• Document field conditions with notes, photos, and inventories.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of Tridium/Niagara systems.
• Support basic programming, graphics, schedules, alarms, trends, and point mapping.
• Coordinate with senior staff to support field work and project schedules.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and closeout records.
• Follow safety, cybersecurity, and site procedures in active facilities.
• Participate in hands-on training to build BAS and Niagara skills.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Building automation basics

Tridium/Niagara familiarity

Wiring, networking, and device trouble

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or associate degree preferred

Military technical training or related coursework preferred

Tools

Tridium/Niagara

BACnet

Modbus

IP networking

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a junior Building Controls Technician - Travel Team to support field deployments across customer sites. This role performs existing conditions site visits, documents field conditions, and assists with installation, startup, programming, and verification of Tridium-based BAS.

Travel is required. You will work under supervision of senior technicians and project leads, gaining hands-on experience in DDC controls, Niagara platforms, and field service best