Job Description
Building Automation Systems Technician – Data Center Infrastructure
Location : Travel-Based Role | Preferred Base Near Atlanta, GA or within Iowa
Travel: Up to 100% travel required (nationwide projects)
About the Role:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the construction and maintenance of today’s most advanced building infrastructure systems? Our client, an industry trailblazer in critical facility design and implementation, is seeking a BAS Field Technician to support large-scale projects across the country. This position combines on-site technical execution with strategic coordination, supporting systems that power high-demand environments like data centers and other mission-critical facilities. If you're passionate about HVAC, controls integration, and building automation, and you enjoy traveling for high-impact work, this opportunity offers unmatched exposure and growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
System Installation & Field Oversight (30%)
- Lead onsite installation and retrofitting of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC control infrastructure.
- Supervise subcontractors and coordinate construction schedules across electrical, mechanical, and specialty vendors.
- Handle on-site logistics, inventory control, safety planning, and team communications.
- Ensure wiring, terminations, and controller integrations follow project and safety specifications.
Commissioning & Systems Validation (40%)
- Partner with engineering and software teams to execute system testing and troubleshooting.
- Participate in pre-functional and functional testing phases, ensuring smooth system transitions from install to live environment.
- Document QA/QC reviews and support final client handoff, including updating as-builts and verifying performance metrics.
Reporting & Communication (20%)
- Deliver project updates and safety reports on a daily basis.
- Track out-of-scope work and support change order documentation.
- Coordinate regularly with project managers, commissioning agents, and end clients.
Engineering Support & Pre-Sales Consulting (10%)
- Support pre-construction planning through site walks, audits, and technical input for proposals.
- Participate in bid reviews and engineering surveys for retrofits or facility upgrades.
Required Experience & Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with BAS platforms (Distech Controls, Tridium Niagara, or similar).
- Solid grasp of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems and their integration with automation systems.
- Experience interpreting construction documents, shop drawings, and vendor product specs.
- Familiarity with wiring schematics, relay logic, and low-voltage installations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to manage digital project documentation.
- Excellent communication skills, able to lead site teams and interact with clients professionally.
- Self-starter comfortable working remotely, with the ability to stay organized and on task during travel.
- Physical capability to navigate job sites, including lifting up to 50 lbs and accessing equipment via ladders or confined spaces.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a technical field, OR 7+ years of BAS field experience.
- Proven leadership in installation, startup, and commissioning of BAS solutions.
- OSHA or NFPA70E certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Why Join This Team?
- Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.
- Paid time off plus additional company-wide year-end break.
- Travel support, per diem, and flexibility in scheduling.
- Career development support including tuition reimbursement, professional licensing assistance, and internal mentorship.
- Work with a team of high-performing engineers on projects at the forefront of smart building technology.
About Blue Signal:
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Job Tags
Daily paid, For subcontractor, Work at office, Remote work,