Building Automation Systems Field Technician Specialist
Listed on 2025-11-29
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Building Automation Systems Field Technician Specialist
As a master system integrator (MSI), Smart Tech Contracting excels in streamlining complex building automation system (BAS) and technology integrations, offering a comprehensive turnkey package that includes DDC, PLC, and SCADA solutions.
We offer systems design, graphical standards development, central plant optimization (CPO), enterprise-level energy and operational monitoring, and robust alarming solutions. Our expertise in hyperscale and colocation data center integrations ensures seamless, efficient operations vital in today’s data-driven world.
Are you ready to make an impact with a leader in consulting and design engineering? We are seeking several Building Controls Field Engineers to contribute to our mission-critical projects. This position requires on-site presence at project locations, working directly with cutting-edge technology in some of the world’s most advanced environments.
BAS / Controls Field Technician Specialist
Position Location- Atlanta, GA and IAD (priority locations)
Smart Tech Contracting recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out‑compete those ranges for well‑qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARYThe BAS / Controls Field Technician Specialist leads our BAS field teams and activities for building automation system projects including technical support, leadership to plan, schedule and execute installation, startup and testing, commissioning and closeout in mission‑critical / data center verticals.
The BAS / Controls Field Technician Specialist works closely with project managers, systems engineers, software engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to ensure proper operation and acceptance of the automation and software solutions.
The BAS / Controls Field Technician Specialist will receive limited direction on day‑to‑day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will assist project leadership on automation projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Installation and Installation Coordination of BAS / HVAC Controls Systems (30%)- Direct and monitor subcontractors (onsite and offsite) including scheduling, resource management and coordination of construction and start‑up services as needed. Construction trades generally include various electrical, mechanical and equipment suppliers.
- Install and wire BAS controllers and field devices including low voltage cable terminations
- Plan site activities for your team including organize job site materials, logistics, inventory, tools storage and security / access
- Provide technical information and safety guidance for activities on site
- Lead installation teams on daily and weekly meetings
- Support the development and execution of additional services through change orders
- Cutover panels and systems in retrofit projects
- Develop Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for site activities
- Provide input to project team on developing RFIs
- Assist software lead with pre‑functional and functional testing
- Execute troubleshooting of BAS systems including corrective actions
- 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
- Provide installation inspections and other closeout duties to ensure customer acceptance
- Provide markups for shop drawings to document as‑built conditions
- Project communication and reporting including daily site updates, daily site safety reporting and progress reports
- Document and track issues and out of scope efforts
- Provide input to project teams on estimating and takeoffs for proposals
- Attend project bid walks
- Attend engineering surveys for…
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