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Building Controls Technician Travel Team
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dallas, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Building People LLC has a position open for a full-time Building Controls Technician - Travel Team to support building controls projects across customer sites. This junior-level role performs existing conditions site visits related to building controls infrastructure documents field conditions and assists with installation startup programming and verification of Tridium-based building automation systems. The position works under the direction of senior technicians engineers and project leads while supporting travel-based project delivery field documentation and customer coordination.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Travel to customer sites to perform existing conditions assessments of building controls infrastructure including panels controllers field devices networks communication trunks sensors actuators and related equipment.
- Document existing conditions through field notes photographs device inventories point lists network observations controller information and site assessment reports.
- Assist with installation startup checkout and commissioning support for Tridium/Niagara-based building automation and control systems.
- Support basic programming graphics schedules alarms trends histories and point mapping under the guidance of senior controls personnel.
- Perform point-to-point verification functional testing support controller checkout and equipment communication checks during project delivery.
- Assist with troubleshooting building controls hardware wiring network connectivity device communication and application issues in the field.
- Coordinate with senior technicians engineers project managers subcontractors facility staff and customers to support field work and project schedules.
- Maintain accurate project documentation including redlines as-built notes site visit findings issue logs service notes and closeout documentation.
- Follow company and customer safety cybersecurity access and site-specific procedures while working in active facilities.
- Participate in hands-on training to build skills in DDC controls Tridium/Niagara platforms smart building systems and field service best practices.
*This position requires regular travel to customer sites to perform field assessments documentation installation support and controls system startup activities.
Required Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills for field notes customer interaction and project coordination.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to organize photographs notes equipment information and site documentation.
- Basic understanding of building automation systems DDC controls HVAC equipment field devices and smart building infrastructure.
- Ability to learn and support Tridium/Niagara-based control systems including basic navigation point review graphics schedules alarms and trends.
- Ability to follow technical direction work from checklists and escalate issues appropriately to senior technicians or engineers.
- Basic troubleshooting skills related to controls wiring devices network communication controllers and workstation connectivity.
- Detail-oriented approach to documenting existing conditions deficiencies equipment information and project changes.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to customer sites including overnight travel as project needs require.
Required Experience/Education
- 1 to 3 years of experience in building automation HVAC controls electrical mechanical low-voltage field service facilities or a related technical field preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school associate degree apprenticeship military technical training or related coursework preferred.
- Experience performing field work site surveys equipment documentation installation support startup support or service documentation preferred.
- Exposure to Tridium/Niagara BAS platforms DDC controls BACnet Modbus IP networking or related building systems preferred but not required.
- Valid drivers license and ability to meet company travel requirements.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Hands-on experience with Tridium/Niagara N4 Niagara AX or other BAS platforms.
- Experience supporting controls installation panel work device checkout network troubleshooting graphics or basic programming.
- Familiarity with Johnson Controls Siemens Schneider Electric Honeywell Distech Automated Logic or similar BAS platforms.
- Interest in pursuing Niagara certification controls training cybersecurity awareness or other building technology credentials.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel regularly work at customer sites and support project schedules that may include early mornings evenings or overnight stays.
- Ability to walk buildings access mechanical/electrical rooms climb ladders as permitted inspect panels and equipment and work around typical facility environments.
- Ability to use a computer mobile device camera basic hand tools meters ladders and personal protective equipment as required for field documentation and installation support.
- Ability to participate in scheduled after-hours work when required for project cutovers startup or customer access windows.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
* Please note that this is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! The Building People, LLC, has a position o
