Building Controls Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Critical Facilities Engineering Manager (P3)
Transform at JLL as a Building Controls Specialist on a prominent Fortune 500 technology client account!
Location:
Durham, NC 27703
Work Schedule:
Onsite, M-F 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Reports to:
Regional Facilities Manager
Estimated base salary range: $85,000 - $102,000
What this job involves:
The Building systems Integration/Controls Tech - responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operations of our power monitoring systems within a specific region. Technical expertise to collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- System integrated development to include OPC (DMZ), Power Management Expert, Johnson Metasys System and SQL Database
- Modify or Build Visio drawings of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections
- Power Management Expert for NC Locations (Data Center, Administration and Manufacturing Buildings) and MA, CA, UT, VA as necessary.
- Performs preventive maintenance on energy management systems and equipment to include log files, metering accuracy, energy KWH reporting-monthly (ISO 50K SEUs) ISO 50K SEUs, RTUs, Busway, Lighting, Compressed Air, Data Center and Utility Main SWG. Modbus Gateway Communication, Dashboard Capacity/Load Reporting, Data Center/Labs, Architectural Review-annually including TAGS Compliance
- Responds to service calls to restore systems operation and control.
- Provides recommendation on equipment/systems operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability. Product/device validation to ensure meets Customer cybersecurity requirements:
Parallel Switching Gear-SCADA, UPS Energy Management and SCADA-Power Management Expert
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of hands-on experience installing, testing, and maintaining control systems in Industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, Automation or controls environments
- PLC programming & troubleshooting (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- HMI/SCADA systems (Human-Machine Interface / Supervisory Control)
- Control panels, relays, sensors, actuators
- Reading schematics & wiring diagrams
- Pressure, temperature, flow sensors
- Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
- Basic understanding of Motors, drives (VFDs), Controller programming – Johnson Controls, Schneider, Honeywell, etc.
Preferred qualifications:
- Associate degree or technical certification Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, HVAC Controls (for building systems)
- PLC programming certifications (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- CCST Control Systems Technician
- CCE Certified Controls Engineer
Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
On-site –Durham, NC
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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