Senior BMS / BAS Controls Technician - EBODepartment: Building Automation Systems / Controls
Location - Remote/In-Office Policy: Onsite - Opportunities in Meridian, MS | Phoenix, AZ | Chicago, IL | Statesville, NC (Candidates nationwide encouraged to apply; relocation assistance may be available based on location and offer terms)
Role Type: Full-Time
Job DescriptionThis is a hands-on opportunity for an advanced controls technician to support building automation integration, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting directly within Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) across large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. In this role, you will work closely with electrical, mechanical, IT, and construction teams to resolve integration issues and ensure optimal system performance across facility controls infrastructure.
In your day-to-day work, you will configure and integrate controllers and field devices, perform point-to-point checkouts, conduct functional testing, and troubleshoot complex communications networks. While you do not need to be a full-fledged programmer, you will work directly alongside controls programmers to implement, test, and troubleshoot system functionality while helping to mentor junior technicians and establish consistent technical practices across project sites.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hands-on building automation software, thrives in complex mission-critical environments, and is eager to expand their integration, commissioning, and programming capabilities on high-impact projects.
Duties and Responsibilities- Configure and integrate controllers, field devices, and equipment into Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO).
- Support system startup, point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot device communications, system configurations, and controls-related issues.
- Work alongside controls programmers to implement, test, and troubleshoot system functionality.
- Read and interpret controls drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and sequences of operation.
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, IT, and construction teams to resolve integration issues.
- Document testing results, system deficiencies, and corrective actions.
- Help train junior technicians and support consistent technical practices across the team.
Required Experience/Skills- Strong hands-on Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO) experience.
- Demonstrated experience with BMS/BAS device integration, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work directly within building automation software rather than solely installing wiring or terminating panels.
- Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and networked building controls.
- Solid understanding of HVAC equipment, sensors, actuators, and related controls.
- Experience working alongside controls programmers and an interest in developing programming skills.
- Ability to work independently, communicate technical issues clearly, and collaborate effectively with project teams.
- Willingness to work onsite at one of the listed project locations.
Nice-to-Haves- Experience in data centers or other mission-critical environments.
- Background in ground-up construction and commissioning processes.
- Direct controls programming or modification experience.
- Experience with Niagara N4 or other building automation platforms.
- Proven experience training or mentoring junior technicians.
- Electrical or instrumentation experience that complements direct BMS/BAS software expertise.
Education- High School Diploma / GED or Vocational/Technical School Training in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or Building Automation Systems preferred (or equivalent hands-on field experience).
Pay & Benefits Summary- Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package to be discussed based on position, experience, and location.
- Relocation & Travel Support: Relocation or temporary travel assistance may be available depending on location and offer terms (e.g., approximately $3,000-$5,000 relocation assistance for qualified candidates in Meridian, MS).
- Career Growth: Significant opportunities to strengthen integration, commissioning, and programming skills, mentor junior staff, and grow into greater technical responsibility across future project locations.
Come join the team! Apply today to advance your career in mission-critical building automation.
APPLY NOW!When applying, please specify your preferred location (Meridian, MS | Phoenix, AZ | Chicago, IL | Statesville, NC), your relocation or temporary-travel availability, and details regarding your specific EBO experience.
