
Building Automation Specialist - Siemens/JCI/Niagara
Required skills
- Siemens BAS
- Johnson Controls Metasys
- Niagara Framework
- BACnet/IP
- System Integration
- BAS Networks
- Controls Logic Troubleshooting
- Commissioning
- Startup
- Project Delivery
Nice to have
- Siemens Desigo CC
- Siemens Apogee
- Siemens DXR
- chillers
- meters
- power monitoring
Role summary
HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Building Automation Specialist for complex BAS projects in the Houston area. This hands-on role involves commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing building automation systems for peak performance and energy efficiency. The specialist will work with Siemens, Johnson Controls Metasys, and/or Niagara platforms, focusing on controls logic, integration, and network issues. Responsibilities include system installation, modification, testing, customer support, documentation, and mentoring junior technicians. A minimum of 5 years of experience in Building Automation/Controls is required, with strong knowledge of BACnet/IP and system integration.
HTS Engineering Ltd. is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. HTS has a vibrant look and brand promise -- one that reflects our company-wide commitment to ensure the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation and maintenance including our employees, suppliers, customers and end users.
We're looking for a Building Automation Specialist to support complex BAS projects across the Houston area. This is a hands-on role focused on commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing building automation systems to ensure peak performance, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability.
While Siemens platforms are a core focus, we're open to candidates with strong experience in Johnson Controls Metasys and/or Niagara Framework environments.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Install, commission, and support BAS systems across multiple commercial projects
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex controls, integration, and network issues
- Modify and optimize control sequences, alarms, graphics, and system performance
- Support integration of third-party systems (chillers, meters, power monitoring, etc.)
- Perform functional testing, startup, and system validation
- Provide technical support to customers, including system upgrades and enhancements
- Assist with mentoring junior technicians and supporting field teams as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation including as-builts, point lists, and system databases
- Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and contractors from install through turnover
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What You Bring
- 5+ years of Building Automation / Controls experience
- Strong experience with Siemens BAS (Desigo CC, Apogee, DXR) or JCI Metasys and/or Niagara platforms
- Solid understanding of BACnet/IP, system integration, and BAS networks
- Proven ability to troubleshoot controls logic, communication issues, and field devices
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and project delivery
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