Building Controls Site Assessor

FP&C

. Assess Building Automation System controls and related HVAC and electrical systems at secure federal and commercial facilities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $39 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and troubleshooting Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC controls, with a strong ability to perform point-to-point verification and execute functional performance tests. Proficient in reading technical drawings and utilizing commissioning equipment while ensuring compliance with federal facility requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Building Automation Systems (BAS)HVAC SystemsTroubleshooting BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and LonWorksPoint-to-Point VerificationNiagara 4 Certification

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Hard Skills

HVAC SystemsBuilding Automation Systems (BAS)Troubleshooting BAS ControllersPoint-to-Point VerificationFunctional Performance TestingReading HVAC Mechanical DrawingsData LoggingTrend AnalysisProportional, Integral, Derivative Loop TuningExecuting Sequences of Operation

Soft Skills

Strong Documentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaboration with StakeholdersProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MultimetersNetwork AnalyzersLaptopsHand ToolsCommissioning EquipmentMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Niagara 4 CertificationActive Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal FacilitiesCommercial FacilitiesBuilding Operations and MaintenanceCommissioningDepartment of War Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess Building Automation System controls and related HVAC and electrical systems at secure federal and commercial facilities
Perform field investigations and point-to-point verification of physical and digital inputs and outputs
Verify wiring, addressing, scaling, command, feedback, and signal communication with controllers
Execute approved sequences of operation and functional performance tests
Confirm correct operation of chillers, boilers, air handling units, Variable Air Volume boxes, Variable Frequency Drives, lighting controls, and related systems
Diagnose BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and LonWorks communication issues
Troubleshoot controllers and graphical user interfaces
Support authorized controller-software and graphics updates
Read and interpret HVAC mechanical drawings, control schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, submittals, and sequences of operation
Use multimeters, laptops, hand tools, network analyzers, and other commissioning equipment
Record commissioning results and maintain test documentation
Track deficiencies through resolution and prepare formal reports
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, building owners, and other stakeholders
Travel approximately 50% to customer sites throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two to three years of relevant experience with HVAC systems, BAS controls, building operations and maintenance, or commissioning in federal, commercial, or mixed-use facilities
Prior experience working on Department of War sites, including familiarity with secure-facility access, safety, documentation, and coordination requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, training, experience, and knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including Building Automation Systems
Hands-on experience performing point-to-point verification of BAS controls and associated field devices
Experience executing approved sequences of operation and functional performance testing
Experience troubleshooting BAS controllers and related control-system components
Ability to troubleshoot BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and LonWorks communication issues
Ability to troubleshoot BAS graphical user interfaces and support authorized software and graphics updates
Ability to read and interpret HVAC mechanical drawings, control schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, submittals, and sequences of operation
Ability to safely use multimeters, laptops, hand tools, network analyzers, and other commissioning equipment
Strong documentation, reporting, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, building owners, and other stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or comparable productivity software
Must be able to satisfy background-investigation and access requirements for federal facility assignments
Certain assignments may require the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate facility-specific clearance
Ability to travel approximately 50% to customer sites throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii
Niagara 4 certification or a comparable manufacturer-specific BAS controls credential preferred
Active Secret security clearance preferred
Hands-on experience with Siemens, Trane, Honeywell, Distech, Niagara, Johnson Controls, or comparable BAS/BMS platforms preferred
Experience programming or modifying BAS controllers, HVAC equipment controls, Variable Frequency Drives, lighting schedules, and operator graphics preferred
Experience with data logging, trend analysis, fault detection and diagnostics, and Proportional, Integral, Derivative loop tuning preferred
Ability to climb overhead or crawl under spaces, work at heights, and lift up to 50 pounds at times

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Supplemental Benefits