HIRING: Systems Specialist

Job Description

As a Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for engineering, commissioning, and optimizing Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) across a variety of commercial facilities. You will design and implement control strategies, integrate HVAC and mechanical systems, and ensure system performance meets project requirements. This role involves hands-on field engineering, system programming, troubleshooting, and customer-facing support. Candidates with 1 years of experience in BAS, controls, or HVAC automation are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Engineering & Commissioning

• Develop, implement, and modify BAS/BMS control sequences and strategies.
• Start up, commission, and re‑commission BAS/BMS systems including HVAC, mechanical equipment, and integrated subsystems.
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and system-level verification.
• Create, load, and validate control programs, graphics, alarms, trends, and reports.
• Ensure system performance meets specified design intent.

Technical Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve mid-level BAS/BMS, HVAC, and network-related issues.
• Provide field engineering support to subcontractors, technicians, and other trades.
• Calibrate and verify sensors, actuators, and field devices using laptops and electronic test equipment.

Project Execution

• Deliver small-scale turnkey BAS/BMS projects (typically <80 budgeted hours).
• Prepare accurate engineering documentation including As-Builts, submittals, and commissioning reports.
• Perform daily system backups and maintain current job files.
• Assist with project handoff to the Service team.

Customer & Site Support

• Provide site-specific operator training for building engineers and facility staff.
• Work directly with customers, offering updates upon arrival and departure from work sites.
• Maintain detailed daily logs of field activities and system changes.

General Expectations

• Adhere to company and site safety standards at all times.
• Demonstrate strong computer, networking, and controls system skills.
• Understand mechanical system operation, HVAC fundamentals, and control sequences.
• Maintain personal laptop and mobile device functionality for field use.

Essential Skills

• Experience with HVAC systems and building automation controls.
• Proficiency with BAS/BMS troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, field-level communication buses, and DDC architecture.
• Ability to interpret control drawings, electrical schematics, and sequence documentation.
• Familiarity with major BAS platforms such as Siemens, Trane, Honeywell, Automated Logic, or similar.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Automation, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Field experience with BAS/BMS platforms like Automated Logic (WebCtrl, SiteBuilder), Phoenix Controls, or third‑party systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across engineering, commissioning, and customer support.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills in controls and HVAC automation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $50