Amentum

BAS Operator/Controls Technician

Amentum$104K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in building controls and automation.
  • Certification as a building automation system operator (Siemens APOGEE or BACnet preferred).
  • MD Stationary Engineer license level 1 or DC Stationary Engineer license level 3 required.
  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Skilled in using control technician hand tools and testing instruments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repair of building controls and automation systems.
  • Diagnose control system issues to maintain occupancy comfort.
  • Troubleshoot local controllers, wiring, and software programs.
  • Ensure proper set-points and schedules are programmed correctly.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance tasks including sensor calibration and software backups.
  • Interact with building occupants to ensure comfort and energy management.
  • Identify opportunities for energy conservation in HVAC systems.

Benefits

  • Clearance for working with mission-critical customers requiring a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a high-security environment.
  • Potential for career growth within a company supporting significant government operations.
Full Job Description

BAS Operator/Controls Technician to join our team in Springfield, VA to support our mission critical customer. Must be a US Citizen. And have and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Controls Technician performs maintenance and repair of building controls and automations

systems.  This type of work involves most of the following: diagnosing control system concerns

and ensuring occupancy comfort; troubleshooting local controllers, communication wiring,

programs, and schedules; ensuring proper set-points, schedules, and sequences of operation are

correctly programmed; performing preventative maintenance tasks such as point to point check-

out, sensor calibration, and software back-up.  A controls technician should work to ensure

overall occupancy comfort is achieved while keeping focused on energy management.  An

experienced controls technician should be comfortable interacting with the building occupants in

person as well as over the phone, and should be able to recognize and identify opportunities

to conserve building energy as it relates to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

 

Experience and Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a

    level necessary for successful job performance.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in building controls and automation

  • Certification as a building automation system operator (Siemens APOGEE; BACnet; or undefined

  • MD Stationary Engineer license level 1 or DC Stationary Engineer license level 3

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  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) as well as knowledge using

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  • Ability to use control technician hand tools and measuring and testing instruments

 

       

Compensation Details:

50.42

       

Original Posting:

09/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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