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Building Automation Specialist jobs are open across commercial real estate, healthcare facilities, higher education, and manufacturing, from entry-level technician roles to senior controls engineer and project manager positions, with specializations in BAS programming, HVAC controls, and energy management systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Location: This role supports our Chantilly, VA branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Northern Virgina area
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.
Transform the everyday with us!
Our Solutions Operations Supervisors - Building Automation lead a team of installation specialists and commissioning technicians responsible for new construction (Solutions) building automation systems. As an Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall success of our Specialists and Technicians by coordinating their activities for all installed projects, technical support programs, and time-and-materials (T&M) work, which will provide on-time delivery of contracts and ensure customer expectations are met.
As a Building Automation Solutions Operations Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise, train, and mentor the System Specialist team; set goals, monitor performance, conduct employee review meetings, and schedule formal training and Guide and support the team on planning and managing construction projects through completion
- Schedule and assign installation and commissioning tasks to the team and ensure schedules are maintained and projects proceed according to plans, job specifications, and cost estimates
- Maintain and improve planned and booked margins for technical support programs
- Direct and supervise the development and use of project plans in monitoring and controlling the execution of work and review customer feedback and ensure customer retention and account growth goals such as adds, extras, upgrades, and escalations are achieved
- Maintain the relationships between sales, engineering, and executions teams so changes and discrepancies can be managed to minimize cost and delay throughout the estimating and execution phases of projects and accountable for the profit and loss of projects assigned to the operations team and serve as a local a Leader and customer representative for the operations team
- Support project profitability through cost-containment procedures and processes and travel between branch locations as needed
- Maintain excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED
- On-the-job experience with:
- HVAC System Automation/Building Automation Controls including knowledge of design, startup, programming, integration, documentation, and commissioning
- Training, mentoring, scheduling, and supervising employees responsible for System Automation/Building Automation startup
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability and willingness to travel 10%
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in training, mentoring, scheduling, and supervising employees responsible for System Automation/Building Automation startup
- 5+ years’ experience in engineering or project management
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Ready to create your own journey? Join us today!
About Siemens
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $85,088 - $145,865 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Position Location: This role supports our Chantilly, VA branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Northern Virgina area
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.
Transform the everyday with us!
Our Solutions Operations Supervisors - Building Automation lead a team of installation specialists and commissioning technicians responsible for new construction (Solutions) building automation systems. As an Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall success of our Specialists and Technicians by coordinating their activities for all installed projects, technical support programs, and time-and-materials (T&M) work, which will provide on-time delivery of contracts and ensure customer expectations are met.
As a Building Automation Solutions Operations Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise, train, and mentor the System Specialist team; set goals, monitor performance, conduct employee review meetings, and schedule formal training and Guide and support the team on planning and managing construction projects through completion
- Schedule and assign installation and commissioning tasks to the team and ensure schedules are maintained and projects proceed according to plans, job specifications, and cost estimates
- Maintain and improve planned and booked margins for technical support programs
- Direct and supervise the development and use of project plans in monitoring and controlling the execution of work and review customer feedback and ensure customer retention and account growth goals such as adds, extras, upgrades, and escalations are achieved
- Maintain the relationships between sales, engineering, and executions teams so changes and discrepancies can be managed to minimize cost and delay throughout the estimating and execution phases of projects and accountable for the profit and loss of projects assigned to the operations team and serve as a local a Leader and customer representative for the operations team
- Support project profitability through cost-containment procedures and processes and travel between branch locations as needed
- Maintain excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED
- On-the-job experience with:
- HVAC System Automation/Building Automation Controls including knowledge of design, startup, programming, integration, documentation, and commissioning
- Training, mentoring, scheduling, and supervising employees responsible for System Automation/Building Automation startup
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability and willingness to travel 10%
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in training, mentoring, scheduling, and supervising employees responsible for System Automation/Building Automation startup
- 5+ years’ experience in engineering or project management
#LI-TAG #Southeast-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse
Ready to create your own journey? Join us today!
About Siemens
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $85,088 - $145,865 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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Who's Hiring
- Siemens157
- HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions36
- Schneider Electric20
- Jobot18
- Graymatter16
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting18
- Manufacturing11
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Media & Entertainment3
- Technology & Software3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building automation specialist jobs.
- Experience programming and commissioning building automation systems such as Niagara, Metasys, or Desigo
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or a related field
- Knowledge of HVAC systems including chillers, air handling units, and variable air volume boxes
- Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, or LonWorks communication protocols
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and control drawings
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites as required
Tips for Your Building Automation Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to control systems
List the specific building automation platforms you've programmed or serviced, such as Niagara Framework, Tridium, Siemens Desigo, or Johnson Controls Metasys. Hiring managers scan for platform names, not generic HVAC experience. Generic descriptions of 'building systems' get filtered out fast.
Lead with your certifications upfront
Certifications like Niagara 4 Certification, OSHA 30, or CEM signal hard technical competency faster than job titles do. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume, not buried at the bottom under education.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists building automation specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for project type, not just title
Job postings for this role vary widely: some focus on new construction commissioning, others on retrofit upgrades or service contracts. Read the project scope in each listing carefully and apply only to openings where your hands-on experience matches the actual work described.
Prepare a controls-specific technical interview
Expect interviewers to walk through a sequence-of-operations scenario or ask you to troubleshoot a fault code on a chiller or VAV box. Practice explaining your diagnostic approach out loud, referencing the specific tools and software you've used to resolve real issues.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role is primarily field service, project commissioning, or remote monitoring, since the daily work and advancement path differ significantly. Confirm travel expectations and on-call requirements in writing before your first day.
Building Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most building automation specialists?
The companies hiring the most building automation specialists right now include Siemens, HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions, and Schneider Electric, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Facility management firms, mechanical contractors, and large healthcare systems tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many building automation specialist jobs are remote?
About 36% of building automation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Remote opportunities are most common in system monitoring, energy analytics, and software configuration work where on-site presence is not required for every task.
How do you become a building automation specialist?
Most building automation specialists start with an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, HVAC technology, or a related controls field, then gain hands-on experience through apprenticeships or entry-level field technician roles. Earning a platform-specific certification, such as Niagara 4, strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many specialists advance by learning multiple BAS platforms and taking on commissioning or project lead responsibilities over time.
Can you get a building automation specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level building automation specialist roles do exist, typically titled controls technician or BAS technician. Employers in these roles prioritize hands-on electrical or HVAC coursework, any exposure to control panels or DDC systems, and a willingness to work in the field. Completing a Niagara or platform-specific training program before applying gives you a concrete credential that offsets limited work history.
What does the building automation specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your platform experience and availability for field work, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a sequence of operations, interpret a wiring diagram, or troubleshoot a simulated fault. Some employers include a brief hands-on skills assessment or a site visit. Final rounds often involve a conversation with a project manager or operations lead about communication and site coordination.
Where can I find and apply to building automation specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to building automation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your platform experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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