Field Engineering Technician

Field Engineering Technician – Building Automation / Data Center

This Field Engineering Technician role focuses on commissioning and supporting advanced building automation systems at a state-of-the-art Microsoft data center in Racine, WI. You will work on-site full time, using modern tools and technology to start up, verify, and optimize complex HVAC and control systems. The position offers outstanding training, long-term project stability, and clear career progression within a highly respected building automation organization.

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize customer systems that utilize advanced Direct Digital Control (DDC) technology for building automation.
• Perform field commissioning and site start-ups for building automation systems, including chiller plant controls, fault detection and diagnostics (FDD), HVAC, energy monitoring, demand response, lighting, indoor air quality, humidity, temperature, and elevator performance.
• Use an iPad to review, adjust, and verify system settings and controls to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently, including running diagnostics and documenting results.
• Follow detailed drawing packages for system installation and commissioning, and update drawings and documentation as needed to reflect field changes.
• Serve as the local technical contact and leader in the field, addressing on-site technical issues and coordinating with project stakeholders.
• Offer effective solutions to increasingly complex system issues, ensuring systems operate properly, including all controls, sensors, and associated software.
• Load and configure building automation software, including setting up trends, alarms, and reports to support system monitoring and performance analysis.
• Provide turnkey project delivery on small to medium projects, from start-up through commissioning and handover.
• Implement effective time management strategies to meet project deadlines and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Communicate clearly with customers and project teams, documenting project status, issues, resolutions, and configuration details.
• Provide site-specific training to owners and operators on the complete building automation system, including control interfaces and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the training and development of less experienced Field Engineers by sharing knowledge, demonstrating best practices, and supporting their on-the-job learning.
• Use electrical test equipment, including multi-meters, to verify power, signals, and device operation during system checkout and troubleshooting.
• Check out and commission common HVAC control devices such as sensors, valves, damper motors, relays, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret HVAC mechanical prints and control diagrams to verify proper installation and operation.
• Collaborate with contractors and other trades on-site to coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including test results, configuration changes, and as-built documentation.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements and company procedures while working in an active data center and construction environment.

• 0–2 years of experience for entry-level candidates with a strong interest in field construction or mechanical systems; up to master-level experience is welcomed.
• Technical knowledge and exposure to HVAC systems, including familiarity with building chillers, boilers, pressure, temperature, and related mechanical equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills and experience using an electrical multi-meter, including the ability to explain how and when to use it.
• Understanding of fundamental control components, such as actuators and their function within HVAC systems.
• Awareness of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and their role in controlling motors and system performance.
• Ability to step into a field environment and get systems up and running in collaboration with customers and contractors.
• Strong self-drive and curiosity to learn building automation and control systems, with a demonstrated drive to figure out technical issues using…