Building Automation Systems Field Technician II - Ashburn, VA

Building Automation Systems Field Technician II - Ashburn, VA

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission‑critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program‑level governance.

Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high‑stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Field Technician II – Building Automation

Multiple opportunities available in the following project locations:

• IAD region (Cities near Ashburn, VA)

The BAS / Controls Field Technician Associate will learn through hands‑on application how to assist with install, start up and check out on a wide variety of projects. This person will work as part of the Install Team to provide technical support for project start up, installation and testing, commissioning and closeout of building automation systems software integration projects in industrial, commercial and mission critical / technology sectors.

The BAS / Controls Field Technician Associate will rely on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This person will work under immediate supervision.

The BAS / Controls Field Technician Associate will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

• Observe and assist with installing and wiring BAS controllers and field devices
• Observe and assist with installation and termination of low voltage cables
• Observe and assist in start‑up and cutovers of panels and systems
• Assist in developing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for site activities
• Assist with pre‑functional and functional testing
• Learn to troubleshoot BAS systems including corrective actions
• Observe commissioning efforts of external stakeholders
• Learn to analyze system operation, work with project team to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work
• Assist with QAQC of BAS and integrated systems using BAS software tools
• Support installation inspections and other closeout duties
• Learn to provide markups for shop drawings to document asbuilt conditions
• Learn to organize a job site including material logistics / inventory, tools storage and security

• Assist with project communication and reporting including daily site updates, daily site safety reporting and progress reports
• Attend daily and weekly project meetings
• Learn to document and track issues and out of scope efforts

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

• Knowledge of HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems and materials
• Knowledge of controls wiring relay logic and associated materials
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company‑wide innovation.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self‑motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non‑technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary…