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Building Automation Recruitment
Building automation hiring is getting harder across smart buildings, data centres, mission critical infrastructure, healthcare and industrial facilities. Demand for BAS engineers, controls specialists and commissioning professionals continues to outpace supply.
LVI Associates helps companies hire building automation professionals across the US. We recruit permanent, contract and executive talent across BMS, BAS, HVAC controls, DDC systems and smart building infrastructure.
Speak to a specialist building automation recruiter today.
Why choose LVI Associates
Specialized BAS expertise
We connect businesses with professionals experienced in complex Building Automation Systems (BAS), including HVAC, lighting, security, and DDC systems. Our network supports projects that require strong technical knowledge and hands-on automation experience.
Access to modern automation talent
As BAS technology evolves, businesses need professionals who understand IoT and IIoT systems. We provide access to talent with experience across the latest smart building technologies and energy-efficient solutions.
Faster, more efficient hiring
Finding qualified BAS professionals can be time-consuming and competitive. We streamline the recruitment process by identifying candidates who match both the technical requirements of the role and the wider goals of the business.
What is building automation recruitment?
Building automation recruitment connects businesses with specialist talent across smart building systems, including HVAC controls, energy management, security, and connected technologies.
At LVI Associates, we help companies hire professionals with expertise in modern BAS, IoT integration, and intelligent building infrastructure. As the BAS market continues to grow at over 13% annually through 2030, businesses need access to skilled talent to support smarter, more efficient buildings and long-term growth.
What our clients say
LVI Associates has been an ideal partner for our growth over the past year. While we work with multiple vendors, many struggle to understand our needs and what matters to us. LVI Associates immediately grasped our vision and has successfully expanded our team across various departments, even providing senior management. They are resourceful in finding top candidates, targeting individuals you wouldn’t expect to find. Despite being across the pond, they’re available at any hour to address issues. I plan to exclusively use LVI Associates for future roles because, above all, they truly get it.
At LVI Associates, we work with a diverse range of companies, including:
- Controls Integrators/Contractors
- Mechanical Contractors
- Engineering Consultancies
- EPC Firms
- General Contractors
- Data Center Consultancies
- Industrial Systems Integrators
- Electrical Contractors
- Smart Building Consultancies
We partner with organizations across these sectors to connect them with skilled building automation professionals.
Our specialisms
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Smart buildings rely on effective Building Management Systems to control HVAC, lighting, energy usage, security, and wider building operations. LVI Associates recruits BMS professionals across commercial real estate, healthcare, data centres, and critical infrastructure projects, with experience across Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Schneider EcoStruxure, Honeywell, Tridium Niagara, and Automated Logic platforms.
Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
DDC systems help businesses automate and optimise building performance through intelligent digital controls. LVI Associates recruits DDC Controls Engineers, BAS Programmers, Integration Specialists, and Field Technicians with expertise across Honeywell, Distech, Schneider Electric, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, and Siemens Desigo platforms.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
PLC systems are central to industrial automation, manufacturing, and mission critical infrastructure projects. LVI Associates delivers specialist PLC talent including Controls Engineers, PLC Programmers, and Automation Specialists with expertise across Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens platforms.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
SCADA systems provide real-time monitoring and operational control across industrial and infrastructure environments. LVI Associates recruits SCADA Engineers, Systems Integrators, and Controls Specialists with expertise across Ignition, Wonderware, PME, and PSO platforms for projects across data centres, utilities, manufacturing, and energy.
Building automation hiring solutions
LVI Associates offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
Permanent hires
Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained building automation recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
Contract hires
Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
Multi-hire projects
We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.
Partner with LVI Associates’ Building Automation recruitment team today
From smart buildings to mission critical environments, we help businesses secure the building automation talent needed to stay competitive and deliver projects successfully.
Building automation Insights
Building Automation — FAQs
A Building Automation System (BAS) is an integrated system used to monitor and control building functions such as HVAC, lighting, security, energy usage, and access control. BAS technology helps businesses improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, operational performance, and system reliability across commercial and mission critical facilities.
Direct Digital Control (DDC) is a building automation technology that uses digital controllers and sensors to automate and manage building systems. DDC systems improve operational efficiency by providing precise control over HVAC, lighting, and energy management systems within smart buildings.
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is an industrial control system used to automate mechanical and electrical processes across manufacturing, infrastructure, and mission critical environments. PLC systems are commonly used in industrial automation, data centers, utilities, and process control applications to improve operational reliability and efficiency.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems provide centralized monitoring and operational control across industrial and infrastructure environments. SCADA technology allows businesses to collect real-time data, monitor system performance, automate processes, and improve visibility across large-scale operations such as utilities, manufacturing facilities, and data centers.
We support businesses across commercial real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, data centers, energy, utilities, life sciences, and critical infrastructure projects requiring specialist automation and controls talent.
Our network includes professionals with experience across Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Schneider EcoStruxure, Honeywell, Tridium Niagara, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, Ignition, Wonderware, and Rockwell Automation platforms.
Our consultants specialize in automation and controls recruitment and maintain networks of experienced professionals across BAS, PLC, SCADA, HVAC controls, and smart building technologies. We assess candidates based on technical expertise, industry experience, and project alignment.
Yes. We work with businesses delivering data center and mission critical infrastructure projects, recruiting professionals with experience across PLC, SCADA, EPMS, and advanced building automation systems.