Senior Building Controls Technician

Senior Building Controls Technician

The Building People, LLC. is seeking a full‑time Senior Building Controls Technician to provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position requires independent work with limited supervision and involves programming, configuring, and testing Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems.

Travel: 25% travel required.

• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Program projects with various levels of complexity.
• Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and repair programming.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations.
• Develop and configure sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third‑party systems.
• Maintain accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines.
• Provide owner training as required by the project.
• Execute system commissioning and functional testing.
• Assist in installation of control hardware.
• Start up and commission new hardware installations.
• Provide project management assistance and interface directly with customers.
• Supervise subcontractors and suppliers as needed.
• Educate lower‑level technicians through on‑the‑job training.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Programming skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interactive and communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and applications related to HVAC equipment.
• Strong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.

• At least 3 years of experience with programming, startup, and commissioning of control systems.
• Niagara N4 certification.
• Experience with multiple manufacturers of controls a plus.
• Technical knowledge with installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices.

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Willing to work at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• Long‑Term Disability and Short‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

* The position may require a background screening and clearance directly from the government.

* Telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

All positions require a background check after acceptance of the offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized, but continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the reference/background check. The position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access. If the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact reasonableaccom with your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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