Building Automation Field Technician III

Building Automation Field Technician III

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance.

Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title: Building Automation Field Technician III

Position Location: Multiple opportunities available in the following project locations:

• Atlanta, GA and IAD (priority locations)
• Pacific Northwest
• Texas
• Northeast USA
• Central USA
• Or open to candidates willing to travel extensively to various sites

The Building Automation Field Technician III will assist in the installation of the building automation systems, work with and direct other installers, work with and support programmers and inform both internal and external clients on project progress. Provides technical support and leadership to plan, schedule and execute project start up, installation and testing, commissioning and closeout of building automation systems software integration projects industrial, commercial and mission critical / technology sectors.

The Building Automation Field Technician III will work with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to ensure proper operation and acceptance of the automation and software solutions.

The Building Automation Field Technician III will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work or under immediate supervision. May serve as trade lead on routine projects of limited scope.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

• Assist with subcontractor monitoring (onsite and offsite) including scheduling, resource management and coordination of construction and start-up services as needed. Construction trades generally include various electrical, mechanical and equipment suppliers.
• Assist with install and wiring BAS controllers and field devices
• Assist with install and termination of low voltage cables
• Assist in start-up and cutovers of panels and systems
• Assist with providing technical information and safety guidance for activities on site
• Support installation teams on daily and weekly meetings
• Support the development and execution of additional services through change orders
• Assist cutover panels and systems in retrofit projects
• Assist in developing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for site activities
• Provide input to project team on developing RFIs
• Assist with job site organization including material logistics / inventory, tools storage and security

• Assist software lead with pre-functional and functional testing
• Assist with troubleshooting of BAS systems including corrective actions
• Assist with commissioning efforts with external stakeholders
• Learn to analyze system operation, work with project team to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work
• Assist with QA / QC of BAS and integrated systems using BAS software tools
• Support installation inspections and other closeout duties to ensure customer acceptance
• Assist with markups for shop drawings to document as-built conditions

• Assist with preparation of project communication and reporting including daily site updates, daily site safety reporting and progress reports
• Attend daily and weekly project meetings
• Assist with documenting and tracking…