Senior Building Automation Specialist

Description

Mentor junior engineers and technicians on controls design and commissioning best practices.

Ensure mechanical system designs are fully controllable and aligned with automation strategies.

Support client presentations and internal reviews pre-award.

Monitor system data during the M&V phase and troubleshoot anomalies.

Specify BAS components and design custom control strategies.

Train client facilities staff on BAS and integrated system operation and provide clients with clear, actionable technical insights.

Lead or support full commissioning to ensure systems perform to specifications.

Support data collection and reporting for ongoing performance validation.

Troubleshoot issues on-site and resolve them in real-time.

Champion cross function knowledge transfer to internal Project Team: engineers/ construction managers/ subcontractors.

Conduct on-site assessments of BAS and mechanical systems.

Lead controls assessments during bid phases and generate scope estimates.

Prepare RFP documentation, including sequences and points lists.

Analyze BAS legacy sequences and architectures for optimization opportunities.

Confirm implementation of control logic and user-friendly interfaces.

Oversee BAS installations; liaise with contractors and project teams.

As a Senior Building Automation Specialist in DC, you'll play a strategic and technical leadership role during a time of rapid growth. Your expertise will ensure the success of multimillion-dollar energy projects. You will bridge complex MEP design with real-world building performance—engineering custom control strategies and optimizing mechanical systems to meet energy, comfort, and operational goals. From pre-design through commissioning and beyond, your input will deliver measurable ROI and long-term sustainability.

Optimize programming to meet performance guarantees post-installation.

Attend start-ups to ensure readiness and validate programming.

• Work on-site daily to monitor the performance of completed projects and provide support during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Project ownership: take charge from design to delivery, with the autonomy to make decisions and see your impact come to life

Requirements

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

• 10+ Experience in Building Automation Systems installations on mechanical systems, such as air handlers, VAVs, chilled water systems, and hot water systems.
• Experience in writing and troubleshooting controls’ programs from leading integrators or manufacturers, such as Delta Controls, Automated Logic Controls, Schneider, Distech Controls, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell etc.
• Experience in reading and understanding mechanical sequence of operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware devices and wiring.
• Occasional travel to Canada and other United States offices.
• Proven experience hiring and managing controls contractors.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off: minimum of 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 10 public holidays, plus a week off to recharge during the end of year holidays
• Employer contribution to 401(k) and to a complete Group Insurance package with easy access to health and support through Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth & open communication: grow in a culture of transparency and support, with direct access to leadership, and tailored development through training, mentorship, and career planning
• Parking and meals covered on-site
• More than a working tool, cell phones are provided for professional and personal use
• Annual base salary of approx. $115,000 - $155,000. Base salary is an approximate range and dependent on location and years of relevant experience.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance