Senior Building Automation System; BAS Specialist; ON-SITE - Arlington, VA

Overview

Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‑attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‑growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

As a Senior Building Automation System (BAS) Specialist
, you will be responsible for executing and managing Chinook’s Implementation projects, ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on building automation systems and mechanical systems. In this role you will functionally report to a Program Manager or Business Team leader for project delivery functions and will assist in business development tasks such as generating fee proposals. This is a client facing role that requires significant client interaction and the coordination and management of both internal and external resources to deliver on deadlines as well as project and financial expectations.

You will direct field personnel, subcontractors, and other technical support staff as needed. Varying project functional areas of expertise may include BAS Design, Design‑Build, Renovation, Retro‑fit, and modification of building BAS, HVAC, SCADA, Electrical, and Energy Management Systems. Duties also include scheduling, document preparation, inspections and testing, report generation, problem resolution, quality assurance, and assisting in the development of sales opportunities.

This position is located ON‑SITE with our customer in Arlington, VA.

• Deliver quality work via Commissioning / Emulation, Testing, and Simulation, as well as direct oversight and inspection of systems design, installation, and programming.
• Be the go‑to person on‑site for the operation and maintenance of the BAS system for the client.
• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure Building Automation systems are optimized and ready to meet the mission of controlling and monitoring all the points without alarms and overrides.
• Audit programming on graphical displays and other computer based interfaces for control systems.
• Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
• Independently initiate and drive tasks forward, demonstrating strong self‑motivation and ownership of responsibilities.
• Prioritize tasks and perform work efficiently within a defined budget and schedule with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Solve problems creatively and share the foresight you’ve developed across your career to anticipate hurdles before they become larger issues.
• Demonstrate your strong leadership skills across all areas of responsibility, sowing an environment that supports high level achievement.
• Leverage the depth of your industry knowledge to create new innovations, technologies, and methodologies that will differentiate Chinook from our competition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have a High School Diploma and at least 10 years of experience with BACnet, LON, MODBUS or other related HVAC or industrial automation, programming, or installation experience may be substituted based on your skillset.
• Requires at least 8 years of experience with field installation, maintenance or programming BAS such as Metasys™, Dis Tech™, Niagara™, or similar building automation system.
• Must have knowledge of Automation Networks such as BACnet, LON, MODBUS, and others and specifically Industrial/Automation IP networking. This role requires that you know how to get a laptop plugged into and connected to appropriate controllers.
• Requires proficiency in configuring, maintaining and calibrating Building Automation…