Senior Building Controls Technician - REMOTE (25% Travel)

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Building Controls Technician to provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems.

Responsibilities/Duties

Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents

Ability to program projects with various levels of complexity

Capable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming

Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations

Develop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems

Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines

Provides owner training as required by the project

Executes system commissioning and functional testing

Assist in installation of control hardware

Startup and commission new hardware installations

Provide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers

Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed

Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel

Required Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Programming skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong interactive and communication skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits

Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools

Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others

Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment

Strong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as but not limited to BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.

Required Experience/Education

At least 3 years of experience with programming, startup and commissioning of control systems

Niagara N4 certification

Experience with multiple manufacturers of controls a plus

Technical knowledge with installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices

Physical Requirements

Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.

Must be willing to work at heights.

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

918116

Job Type

Full Time