Electronics Specialist III - Building Automation & Controls; HVAC

Position: Electronics Specialist III - Building Automation & Controls (HVAC)
Make a difference in higher education!

This posting will remain open until a sufficient qualified applicant pool is obtained

Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions."

Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.

MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays

* State retirement plan (PERA)

* Parental Leave

* Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members

* Life and Disability Insurance

* Professional growth and training opportunities

* Access to technology and equipment

* Colorado State Employee Assistance Program

* Access to a world-class recreation center

* Interaction with an international population and cultural events

Make an Impact at a World-Class University!

Join the Colorado School of Mines Facilities team and play a critical role in supporting cutting-edge teaching, research, and laboratory environments. As an Electronics Specialist III, you'll serve as a campus expert in HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS), ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of highly technical facilities. This is a hands-on, highly visible role where your expertise directly supports a nationally recognized research institution.

Mines offers exceptional benefits, long-term career stability, and the opportunity to work with complex, modern control systems across a diverse campus portfolio-including laboratories, academic buildings, and critical infrastructure.

Why You'll Want This Role

* Work with advanced HVAC and BAS technologies across a dynamic campus

* Be the technical authority on BAS standards, commissioning, and integration

* Collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and commissioning agents

* Continuous learning and access to professional development and training

* Make a measurable impact on energy efficiency, system performance, and indoor air quality

What You'll Do

HVAC Controls, BAS & Technical Leadership

* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, pneumatic, electrical, and direct digital control (DDC) systems

* Program, modify, and optimize control logic and sequences of operation for HVAC systems

* Develop, modify, and maintain BAS graphics and system documentation

* Lead in-house commissioning efforts and support third-party commissioning

* Serve as the campus authority for BAS standards, integration, and troubleshooting

* Review controls submittals and sequences of operation for new construction and renovation projects

Construction & Project Support

* Partner with Facilities Management and Project Managers on system design and upgrades

* Support new installations, remodels, and retrofits of BAS and HVAC controls

* Interface with contractors to coordinate addressing, point naming, sequencing, and integration

* Maintain "as-built" documentation and system records

Operations & Maintenance

* Respond to system alarms and performance issues affecting temperature, ventilation, lab exhaust, and IAQ

* Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification

* Use operational data to improve system efficiency and reliability

* Support energy auditing and system optimization initiatives

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with advanced HVAC systems, and want your skills to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

This role is ideal for a controls professional who wants stability, challenge, and purpose in their work.

Please note:

this position reports to campus Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

* At least three (3) years of controls experience with BAS background, HVAC mechanical systems and at least three (3) years construction experience developing and implementing controls sequences of operation for the following systems:

* Cooling Towers

* Chillers

* VAV Boxes

* Fan Coil Units

* Air Handling Units (AHUs)

* Roof Top Units (RTUs)

* Laboratory Exhaust Systems

* Strong understanding of BACnet controllers and Jace's and system integration, including:

* Communication Protocols (BACnet IP/ MSTP, Modbus, Lon Works, Staefa, etc.)

* IP Addressing, Subnetting, Network Troubleshooting

* Troubleshooting

* System integration

* BAS graphics development

* Point to Point

* Program development experience within building automation or HVAC control systems

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