HVAC Controls - Building Systems Specialist III

Overview

The Technical Services Building Systems Specialist III (BSA III) is a highly skilled member of the Technical Services (TS) team with a strong technical background in building automation, HVAC, commissioning, or test and balance. The BSS III evaluates, programs, optimizes, and tests the operation of new and existing building systems both on‑site and remotely. The role requires independent work, planning, documentation, and judgment to deliver optimized energy and project outcomes for retro-commissioning (RCx) and new‑construction commissioning (Cx) scopes.

The position also supports training and mentorship of TS staff and collaborates with project delivery teams including construction management, facilities management, engineers, and trade partners.

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with ENFRA policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Document, collaborate, and communicate regarding activities, technical issues, and solutions to the project delivery team and Team Manager regularly.
• Execute and complete assigned tasks and deliverables in a timely manner.
• Participate in site surveys, documentation review, and due diligence activities to determine facility conditions and develop energy conservation measures.
• Participate in design and submittal reviews of new construction scope as part of the commissioning process.
• Actively utilize CxAlloy software to document new construction commissioning scopes.
• Develop and QC pre‑functional checklists and functional performance tests in CxAlloy.
• Develop technical reports and project observations for the project delivery team to support solutions development and progress monitoring.
• Implement energy conservation measures independently or collaboratively with project delivery partners.
• Review pre‑functional checklists and compare to actual site conditions when required.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and modify building system programming to implement energy conservation measures.
• Troubleshoot, address, and recommend solutions related to building system integration and networking.
• Utilize test instrumentation to troubleshoot, verify, and optimize building system operation.
• Oversee and execute functional performance tests as part of the acceptance of construction scope.
• Provide on‑site supervision of trade partners and sub‑consultants when required.
• Work with project delivery partners to ensure implemented energy conservation measures and programming are documented, understood, and archived on‑site and in ENFRA storage systems.
• Maintain awareness of energy performance for assigned scopes, collaborate with the project team to meet performance targets.
• Ensure issues are identified, communicated, tracked, and addressed by the appropriate delivery team members.
• Assist in issue resolution, including proposing solutions to the project.
• Proactively address and, when required, elevate impediments to achieving project outcomes with the team manager and director.
• Adhere to and exemplify IS Delivery and Technical Services process guidelines and SOPs.
• Uphold ENFRA organizational core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in HVAC, Energy Management, Building Automation, or a related technical field.
• +10 years of commissioning or related experience with mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to safety.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with minimal or limited information.
• Self‑directed or able to work with limited direction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Competency with cloud‑based commissioning software platforms.

• Commissioning certification from ACG, BCTX, ASHRAE, or equivalent.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
• Experience designing and programming building automation systems.
• Certifications in building automation platforms such as Siemens Insight, Desigo, JCI Metasys Extended Architecture, Schneider Ecostruxure BSO, Trane, Niagara, disTech, or similar.

• 40‑60% of time traveling to job sites or office locations.

• Climbing stairs.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Moving oneself in various positions to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles.

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Quiet environment.
• Noisy environment.

• Light work including adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.

USD $27.92 – $37.29 per hour.