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Building Automation Specialist - Siemens/JCI/Niagara

Houston, TXOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$135,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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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
HTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by laws.
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