Building Automation Systems Field Technician III – Ashburn, VA

Building Automation Systems Field Technician III

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.

Position Location:

Must live in IAD region (Virginia / Washington D.C. area)

Job Summary

The Building Automation Systems Field Technician III will install building automation systems, work with other installers, support programmers, and take on increased responsibility for assigned field tasks, issue resolution, and project communication. This person will provide technical support to execute 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 Building Automation Systems Field Technician III will work with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to support proper operation and acceptance of the automation and software solutions.

The Building Automation Systems Field Technician III will receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects, tasks or assignments. This person may work independently, consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or may work under immediate supervision. This person may serve as lead on routine projects, tasks or assignments of limited scope.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

• Installation and Installation Coordination of BAS / HVAC Controls Systems (35%)
• Install and wire BAS controllers and field devices
• Install and terminate low voltage cables
• Support start-up and cutovers of panels and systems
• Coordinate assigned activities with subcontractors, vendors and construction trades as needed, under the direction of project leadership. Construction trades generally include various electrical, mechanical and equipment suppliers.
• Organize assigned job site areas including material logistics / inventory, tools storage and security
• Provide technical information and safety guidance for routine activities on site
• Participate in daily and weekly meetings and provide updates on assigned installation activities
• Support the development and execution of additional services through change orders
• Develop or assist in developing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for site activities
• Provide input to project team on field conditions, installation progress and potential RFIs

• Startup, Commissioning and Closeout of BAS / HVAC Controls Systems (45%)
• Support pre-functional and functional testing
• Execute troubleshooting of BAS systems including corrective actions for routine and moderately complex issues
• Participate in commissioning efforts with external stakeholders
• Analyze system operation, work with project team to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work
• Perform QA / QC of BAS and integrated systems using BAS software tools
• Support installation inspections and other closeout duties to ensure customer acceptance
• Provide markups for shop drawings to document as built conditions
• Review basic system trends, alarms and point data to support troubleshooting and closeout
• Identify routine field issues, document corrective actions, and track assigned items through completion

• Reporting and Communication (15%)
• Support project communication and reporting including daily site updates, daily site safety reporting and progress reports
• Document and track issues and out of scope efforts
• Communicate regularly with project managers,…