Lead EPMS Field Technician

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: Lead EPMS Field Technician

Position Location: Must live in IAD region (Virginia / Washington D.C. area)

The Lead EPMS Field Technician will be well versed in electrical power monitoring (EPMS) and building automation systems, work with and direct sub-contractors 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 EPMS and building automation systems integration projects in mission critical / data center, industrial and commercial sectors.

This role is weighted toward EPMS delivery. The successful candidate will be proficient in power monitoring system installation, metering and gateway configuration, Modbus troubleshooting and point-to-point testing, while remaining fully capable across BAS / HVAC controls installation and startup. The Lead will work with design engineers, construction contractors, switch gear and equipment vendors, commissioning agents and client staff to ensure proper operation and acceptance of the monitoring, automation and software solutions.

The Lead EPMS Field Technician will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will assist project leadership on automation projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

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

• Direct and monitor subcontractors (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.
• Ability to troubleshoot EPMS panels, network racks, meters, gateways, remote I/O and BAS controllers and field devices
• Install and terminate low voltage, network and communication cabling, including CAT6 to structured cabling standards.
• Install and terminate serial (RS-485 / Modbus) field wiring, including shielding, grounding and end-of-line termination practices
• Install and remove temporary network and test infrastructure supporting phased site turnover and cutover
• Execute labeling of panels, racks, devices, fiber and terminations to client and project standards
• Must be able to organize a job site including material logistics / inventory, tools storage and security
• Provide technical information and safety guidance for activities on site
• Lead installation teams on daily and weekly meetings
• Support the development and execution of additional services through change orders
• Provide input to project team on developing RFIs
• Identify document conflicts, scope gaps and differing site conditions, and provide the detail needed for timely written notice to the client

• Configure EPMS field devices including power quality meters, gateways, remote I/O modules and sequence event recorders — communication parameters, addressing, point naming and device settings
• Execute troubleshooting of EPMS and BAS systems including corrective actions
• Diagnose and resolve Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU / RS-485 communication faults, including addressing, baud rate, parity, framing, termination, register mapping, scaling and byte order
• Modify device templates and device lists to correct communication faults, working under client direction
• Determine whether integration faults originate in our installation and configuration or in equipment furnished by others, document the finding with supporting evidence, and escalations third-party defects promptly
• Execute and document point-to-point testing and vendor checkout reporting to the approved project format
• Participate in commissioning efforts with external stakeholders
• Analyze system operation, work with project team to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work
• Perform QA / QC of EPMS, BAS and integrated systems using system software and diagnostic tools
• Provide installation inspections and other closeout duties to ensure customer acceptance
• Provide markups for shop drawings to…