HVAC Building Automation Systems Specialist - Lead or Senior | West Maine and East New Hampshire

The Systems Specialists participate in the installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation system equipment that has been newly installed and supports the verification of the system database and programming, ensuring consistency with the scope of work and sequence of operations. As a Systems Specialists you re the face of the company, and your expertise and regular interaction with the customer will help them save energy and money, as well as create a more sustainable future for our environment.

Location: Candidates may reside anywhere within the assigned field territory. The role requires regular travel to customer sites, including locations up to 2+ hours west of the Scarborough, Maine service area. (western Maine and eastern New Hampshire)

 Base Pay up to $140,000 plus Overtime, vehicle and benefits!

As a Lead / Senior Systems Specialist, you will:  

• Commission new distributed digital control systems on construction sites within planned timelines Documents commissioning details; communicate deficiencies and progress

• Act as the Lead Technician and plans work with Team Leader

• Support the Project Manager by attending job site coordination meetings and verifying installation progress

• Network technologies: Perform data back-up from data servers and create automated back-up procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in the functions or sequence of operations. Configure PC workstations and user interfaces. Confirm proper network performance

• Operational testing, verification, and acceptance: Run routine reports to review system operation Perform final inspection, testing and customer acceptance. Provide customer training on system operations. Complete and submit routine written reports. Provide plans and control system documents to engineering for as-built drawings

• Project site communication and coordination: Coordinate trade contractors to perform startup services

• Work rotational On-Call every 4 – 6 weeks  and/or Minimal Overnight Travel

You will make an impact with these qualifications: 

Basic Qualifications:  

• 3+ years experience (Senior) or 5+ years experience (Lead) with Electro-mechanical aptitude (either in a previous role or through education) and user PC/software skill 

• 3+ years experience (Senior) or 5+ years experience (Lead) installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment 

• Demonstrated experience leading the commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of complex building automation systems, including multi‑vendor or integrated environments.

• Experience writing computer programs and software applications related to the HVAC industry 

• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, and ability to test and write modifications to system software in multiple languages 

• Experience programming, job start-up, checkout, and troubleshooting complex projects 

• Experience with the integration of low voltage building sub-systems industry protocols, such as LON, BACnet, N2, Modbus, etc.

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret design and construction documents 

• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high lift equipment, working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in various conditions

• Must be able and willing to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet as well as able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) 

• Must be able and willing to work overtime as needed

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations 

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED

• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or related 

• 8+ years of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment

• Familiarity BAS platforms