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Building Automation Systems Specialist (All Levels)

Albireo Energy, LLC

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Compensation
$25–55/hr
Location
Austin, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports building automation projects through system startup, testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The role works directly with customers, provides system-operation training, documents project work, and coordinates with internal teams and subcontractors. It also contributes technical recommendations for upgrades and sales proposals while maintaining proficiency in company product lines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electronic Controls SystemsBuilding Automation SystemsSystem CommissioningControls TroubleshootingMechanical Systems TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingNetworking and IntegrationProgramming SoftwareComputer SoftwareInterpersonal SkillsWork Coordination

Qualifications

Vocational Program or Associate's Degree or Two Years' Experience2+ Years Electronic Controls ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseClean Driving RecordUnited States Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning and general servicing of systems. Performs point to point check out to verify that controls systems have been installed properly. Completes assigned system commissioning and performs device verification. Properly completes required project documentation. Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. Properly completes required project and service documentation.

A key member of the Albireo team, the System Specialist will be responsible for providing the execution for Building Automation projects, to include:

  • Performs start up, checking, testing, system diagnostics and commissioning from system-level controllers to end devices for small to medium sized new or retrofit projects.

  • Performs preventative and predictive maintenance service activities to ensure optimal performance of system.

  • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair and/or replace control components and controls systems. Also, the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, and electrical issues related to the BAS Control system operation.

  • Understanding complex control systems including diagnosing and troubleshooting networking and integration.

  • Ability to write, create, load, test and commission programming software and graphics utilizing various programming languages and software.

  • Performs and executes assigned work efficiently and professionally.

  • Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Meets regularly with customer to become familiar with operating problems. Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided, outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or replacement. Promotes the sale of add-on work.

  • Trains the customer in control systems operations including obtaining customer training form, providing training certificates.

  • Completes, compiles and submits job documentation such as commissioning documentation, punch lists, etc. Marks up controls submittals to capture field changes and discrepancies for engineering to create As-Builts.

  • Interfaces with service manager, service project manager or subcontractors on projects to coordinate activities as required in an ethical and professional manner. Reports problems or changes to management immediately.

  • Assists sales by providing technical recommendations for sales leads and proposals for retrofits, upgrades and or enhancements to existing equipment. May assist with job layout.

  • Conducts extensive self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines. Completes certifications as required by the company.

  • Ability to load and update software on network controllers, field controllers, computers and servers.

  • Completes and submits timely electronic documentation including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.

Requirements

  • Requires extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems.

  • Vocational School four-year program graduate or an Associate’s degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field.

  • Degree may be offset by two years of experience in servicing electronic and or mechanical systems.

  • Two to four years of increasingly responsible experience in servicing electronic controls. Ability to coordinate the work of others on multiple job sites.

  • Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.

  • Must have experience in writing as well as demonstrated understanding of computer programs and software.

  • Valid Driver’s license with a clean record.

Pay Rate: $25-$55/hr. DOE.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Agency Submissions:

Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

How this job compares

Set against the 468 open Controls Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–55/hr
  • Texas median$31–56/hr20 hourly ranges
  • US median$33–50/hr231 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $40/hr, is 4% below the Texas median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the middle half of Controls Technician hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 66 open Controls Technician jobs in Texas and 468 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Controls Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (369 postings).
Education
6 of the 468 open Controls Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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