What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Building Automation Technician (N4 certification required) position at Edison Smart®?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Technician (N4 certification required) to join our client's growing team in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience installing, programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), with expertise in Niagara N4-based control systems.
This role is suited to a technically strong professional who can independently manage complex BAS service and project assignments, troubleshoot system-level issues, support system integrations, and deliver reliable building controls solutions for commercial and institutional facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, program, and commission Building Automation Systems using the Niagara N4 platform.
- Develop and modify Niagara N4 station logic, graphics, schedules, alarms, trends, and control sequences.
- Troubleshoot BAS hardware, software, network communication, and field device issues.
- Configure and integrate DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, VAV boxes, AHUs, chillers, boilers, and other HVAC equipment.
- Work with BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, and other applicable building automation communication protocols.
- Perform system startup, point-to-point checkout, functional testing, commissioning, and system optimization.
- Diagnose communication issues between supervisory controllers, field controllers, and third-party equipment.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control diagrams, sequences of operation, and project specifications
Required Qualifications
- Niagara N4 certification is mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in building automation, HVAC controls, BAS/BMS service, or commissioning.
- Strong practical experience with Niagara N4 Workbench and Niagara-based control systems.
- Experience with DDC controllers, BAS networks, HVAC control sequences, and field devices.
- Working knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, and IP networking fundamentals.
- Ability to troubleshoot control panels, field wiring, communication networks, sensors, actuators, and controller-level issues.
- Experience commissioning and servicing commercial HVAC control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and mechanical plans.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, customer service, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate with project teams.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites within the Las Vegas area as required.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000