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Controls Specialist

Dallas
Permanent
USD90000 - USD115000
Automation and Controls
PR/579159_1771233677
Controls Specialist

Controls Manager - Building Automation

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full‑time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controls Manager to lead and oversee building automation projects and service operations within the Houston region. This role will be responsible for managing a team of controls engineers and technicians, driving project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of Building Automation Systems (BAS) across commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical facilities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in BAS/Controls Engineering, proven leadership experience, and deep familiarity with systems such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Honeywell, or similar platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of BAS engineers, programmers, and field technicians.
  • Oversee resource planning, workload distribution, and performance evaluations.
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards, programming best practices, and QA processes.

Project & Operations Management

  • Manage the full lifecycle of building automation projects-from design and programming to commissioning and turnover.
  • Support strategic planning and operational execution for regional BAS operations.
  • Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and external partners to ensure successful delivery.
  • Provide escalation support for technical issues, troubleshooting, and commissioning challenges.

Technical Oversight

  • Guide the design, programming, and implementation of BAS control strategies and sequences of operation.
  • Ensure systems are developed to meet project specifications, code requirements, and client expectations.
  • Oversee integration work (HVAC, lighting, access control, energy management, mechanical systems).
  • Maintain familiarity with relevant industry standards (ASHRAE, BACnet, cybersecurity, commissioning best practices).

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with key customers, contractors, and facility managers.
  • Participate in project review meetings and deliver updates on progress, risks, and timelines.
  • Support proposal development, engineering estimates, and sales strategy when required.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in building automation, controls engineering, or related fields.
  • 3+ years of leadership or team‑management experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge of BAS platforms (e.g., Niagara N4, JCI Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell EBI, Schneider SmartStruxure).
  • Experience with HVAC control logic, networking fundamentals, BACnet, Modbus, and related protocols.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and sequences of operation.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to Houston, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls/Automation, or similar field.
  • Niagara N4 Certification or OEM‑specific certifications.
  • Experience with large commercial or mission‑critical facilities (data centers, labs, hospitals).
  • Knowledge of energy management strategies and analytics platforms.
  • Experience with construction environments and commissioning processes.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Professional development and certifications (Niagara, OEM factory training, leadership programs).
  • Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.
  • A strong engineering culture built on collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

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Job Description: Systems Specialist - Building Automation

Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full‑time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Building Automation Systems (BAS) Systems Specialist to support the configuration, programming, commissioning, and servicing of Schneider EcoStruxure and Tridium Niagara systems for commercial and mission‑critical facilities in the Dallas region.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on technical experience, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and a solid understanding of HVAC control systems, BAS networks, and field-level integration.

Key Responsibilities

System Configuration & Programming

  • Develop, configure, and program Building Automation Systems using Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) and Tridium Niagara N4.
  • Implement control logic, graphics, alarm strategies, trends, and system integrations.
  • Create, modify, and optimize control sequences of operation.

Commissioning & Field Support

  • Perform system startup, functional testing, point-to-point checks, and commissioning activities.
  • Diagnose and resolve software, networking, and field device issues (BACnet, Modbus, LON, IP networks).
  • Provide onsite technical support for installation teams and subcontractors.

System Integration & Networking

  • Integrate BAS with HVAC equipment, VFDs, chillers, air handlers, meters, and energy platforms.
  • Configure communications via industry protocols (BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT).
  • Ensure system reliability, proper device discovery, and optimized network performance.

Customer Support & Documentation

  • Provide ongoing customer support, troubleshooting, and system tuning for operational facilities.
  • Maintain accurate system documentation including as‑builts, network diagrams, and control logic notes.
  • Offer training and knowledge transfer to end-users and facility operators.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience working with Building Automation Systems, specifically:
    • Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO)
    • Tridium Niagara N4
  • Strong understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, and sequences of operation.
  • Experience with BAS networking fundamentals (IP networks, controllers, gateways, trunk systems).
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities in both software and field environments.
  • Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) Dallas, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Schneider EcoStruxure certifications or factory training.
  • Tridium Niagara N4 Certification (TCP/N4).
  • Experience with programming tools such as WorkStation (EBO), WebStation, Niagara Workbench.
  • Knowledge of energy management, analytics, and optimization strategies.
  • Familiarity with mission‑critical or large commercial facilities (data centers, hospitals, universities).
  • Experience with low-voltage controls installation or commissioning.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Training and certification support for EcoStruxure, Niagara, and advanced BAS technologies.
  • A career path with opportunities for advancement (Engineer, Senior Specialist, Project Engineer).
  • A collaborative environment working with a highly skilled technical team.

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