Building Systems Specialist II

Location:

Denver, CO;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Olympia, WA;
San Francisco, CA;
Nashville, TN;
Newark, NJ;
Charlotte, NC;
Glenolden, PA;
Emerson, MO;
Fayetteville, AR;
Little Rock, AR;
Louisville, KY;
Indianapolis, IN;
Albany, NY;
Chicago, IL (Relocation Available)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Exempt

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (Based on Travel Schedule)

Travel: 50% Regional Travel (Expenses Reimbursed)

Compensation: $27.92–$46.66/hr (occasional overtime hours/pay) plus a discretionary yearly bonus and monthly phone allowance.

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Building Systems Specialist II (BSS II) for direct hire opportunities with a leading engineering firm. This role supports building automation, controls programming, controls design, retro-commissioning, HVAC optimization, systems integration, and energy efficiency projects from design through implementation. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of BAS programming and design experience, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and can work independently while collaborating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients.

• Building Automation & Controls Design, program, test, and optimize BAS solutions.
• Troubleshoot controls programming, hardware, software, and systems integration.
• Support HVAC optimization, controls upgrades, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Develop programming modifications and technical documentation.

• Perform facility assessments and site surveys.
• Develop controls design documents and review contractor submittals.
• Support construction, commissioning, startup, QA/QC, and project closeout.
• Complete energy calculations, airflow calculations, and performance analysis.

• Support metering solutions and systems optimization.
• Create technical reports, standards, and training materials.
• Mentor project teams and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.

• 7+ years of Building Automation Systems programming and design experience.
• Strong experience with BAS controls, HVAC systems, controls integration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel 50%, sometimes for multiple days in a row.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Experience with Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane, Schneider Electric Eco Struxure, or Tridian Niagara.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Healthcare or Higher Education project experience.
• Experience with retro-commissioning and energy optimization.

• Hybrid schedule based on project travel.
• Regional travel to client sites and offices (expenses reimbursed weekly).
• Combination of office, construction, and mechanical room environments.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 100 pounds.

At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect experienced engineering and technical professionals with industry-leading employers nationwide. We provide personalized career support, transparent communication, and access to exciting opportunities that help you build a rewarding, long-term career.