Senior DDC Building Automation Commissioning Technician

About the Role Imagine starting your day reviewing a new HVAC retrofit: you arrive on site, validate sensors and actuators, then bring a fresh DDC sequence to life. By mid-morning, you’re collaborating with engineering and project managers to fine-tune control logic for energy savings. After lunch, you lead a small crew through a commissioning checklist, troubleshoot a stubborn communication issue, and wrap up by documenting changes so the next tech has a clear roadmap.

If that sounds like your kind of day, this role is for you.

What You’ll DoInstall, program, and commission DDC systems across commercial/industrial HVAC—controllers, sensors, actuators, and network devices included.

Execute testing, verification, and root-cause troubleshooting to ensure peak performance and reliable operation.

Partner with engineering and project management to design control strategies and sequences of operation.

Lead and mentor a team of technicians handling installs, repairs, and upgrades.

Deliver hands-on training and ongoing technical guidance to junior team members.

Perform routine maintenance and preventive tasks that keep systems efficient and stable.

Diagnose and resolve complex DDC/HVAC control issues in the field.

Maintain precise records of configurations, adjustments, updates, and commissioning results.

Stay current with emerging HVAC controls technologies, platforms, and best practices.

What You Bring At least 1 year of experience working on HVAC controls with a DDC focus.

Deep understanding of HVAC equipment, control theory, and field devices.

Hands-on skill programming/configuring DDC platforms (e.g., Niagara 4/AX, Johnson, Distech, Honeywell).Experience integrating with BMS and automation ecosystems.

Comfort with building automation protocols and standards: BACnet, Modbus, Lon Works.

Ability to interpret control drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications.

Exceptional troubleshooting ability and methodical problem-solving mindset.

Leadership experience supervising and guiding field technicians.

Strong organization and time management to drive multiple efforts in parallel.

Clear communication and collaboration skills with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors.

Preferred certifications:
Niagara 4 and relevant HVAC/DDC programming credentials.

Compensation Estimated salary: $27–$35 per hour, commensurate with experience and skills.