System Specialist Senior (BAS)

Job Summary: Systems Specialist Sr is a highly experienced controls professional with extensive expertise in building automation systems, building management controls, and mission‑critical environments. This role requires advanced technical skills in commercial building automation systems, along with strong communication and leadership abilities. The specialist demonstrates a thorough understanding of control system hardware and software, applies control theory principles, and supports troubleshooting, commissioning, and long-term operation of complex automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Alerton, Tridium, experience preferred)
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Controls projects.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies' and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility’s building engineers.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• As necessary, travel will be required to the job site to complete startup, commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, scope, and requirements of the project(s).
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting building automation systems in industrial, mission‑critical, or commercial building environments.
• 5 years of experience with controls programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• Experience with one or more of the following, Distech, Alerton, Tridium, Niagara Framework, Delta Controls, Johnson Metasys, Siemens Metasys or related building controls systems.
• Basic to intermediate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in commercial building automation systems controls, mission‑critical, or industrial building automation environments.
• 7 years of building controls programming and system integration experience.
• Master's degree in computer engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Certified in at least 1 building automation controls systems manufacturer, Niagara N4 preferred.
• Experience with HVAC controls, building automation systems (BAS), and DDC systems.
• Working knowledge of BACnet protocols and DDC controls.
• Experience supporting commissioning, retrofits, and long-term service of operational control systems.
  
  

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)
  
  

Working Conditions

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.
  
  

Additional Information

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: up to 5% (local travel only)
• Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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