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Building Systems Specialist

Metairie, LA 70001

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: IT/Engineering Job Number: 8586 Pay Rate: 88,000

Job Description


BAS (Building Automation Systems) Technologist I
Location: Nationwide locations-Hybrid
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Compensation: $88,380 – $117,970 + bonus

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a BAS Technologist I to support technical delivery and development efforts within the Building Automation Systems team. This role is ideal for a subject matter expert in controls programming, system optimization, and energy solutions looking to drive meaningful impact on projects across various phases.

About the Role:
The BAS Technologist I will contribute technical expertise across project phases including design, construction, and retro-commissioning. The role involves advanced programming, troubleshooting, standards development, and integration support across a range of BAS platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Retro-Commissioning:

  • Conduct site surveys and document existing facility conditions

  • Participate in client and subcontractor meetings; provide meeting notes and site observations

  • Calculate energy savings and minimum airflow in accordance with applicable codes (e.g., ASHRAE 170, 62.1)

  • Implement programming modifications for building automation systems

  • Complete project closeout documentation

Design & Pre-Construction:

  • Lead site surveys to determine scope requirements

  • Create design documents and specifications for BAS upgrades

  • Review submittals for accuracy and completeness

  • Perform QA/QC on design deliverables

Construction:

  • Prepare programming instructions for technicians and subcontractors

  • Conduct site visits to assess progress and quality

  • Troubleshoot control system issues and provide support to the implementation team

Metering:

  • Design and specify energy metering solutions

  • Troubleshoot metering installations

Controls Installation:

  • Integrate, program, and optimize control systems

  • Install hardware and software

  • Troubleshoot system installations and performance

Other Duties:

  • Identify process gaps and develop standards to improve project execution

  • Support and develop internal tools to enhance delivery

  • Prepare technical documentation and reports

  • Provide internal and external training

  • Contribute to project decisions and strategy execution with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 5–7 years of experience in BAS programming and design

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills

  • Able to adapt and contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license

  • Experience with BAS platforms such as Siemens, JCI, Honeywell, Trane, StruxureWare, and Tridium

  • Building automation controls design experience

  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

  • Experience on healthcare or higher education construction projects

  • Proficient in AutoCAD

Travel:

  • 40–50% travel to job sites or office locations

Work Environment:

  • Mix of office and on-site environments

  • Includes climbing ladders/stairs, working in confined spaces, and exposure to outdoor elements
  • May require lifting/moving objects up to 100 lbs

Candidates must be located in or open to relocating to one of the following cities/office locations: New York; New Jersey; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Fayetteville, AR; Little Rock, AR; Houston, TX; Tempe, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Los Angeles, CA; Northern California; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA.

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