Controls Technician Jobs in Georgia
Controls Technician jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, automotive production, and building automation from entry-level positions through senior roles. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Coca-Cola, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Siemens, all of which maintain significant Georgia operations. The most sought-after specialties include PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial process control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Mantis
We help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy, facility operations, and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis, our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facility—from planning and design to field execution and long-term asset management—across commercial and industrial portfolios, data centers, and complex mechanical systems.
Our work spans four core areas: Building Controls, Energy Efficiency, Energy Advisory, and Facility Management—covering HVAC/mechanical optimization, BMS/BAS and EPMS controls, lighting system upgrades, energy brokerage, roofing and building envelope assessments, construction management, and more.
Whether you’re in sales, engineering, construction/project management, field operations, corporate, or technology, you’ll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance.
Summary
As a Data Center Building Controls Technician II or III, you are responsible for installing, programming, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting building management systems (BMS) and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) within mission-critical data center environments. This role owns projects and service activities from startup through commissioning and ongoing support, working closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to deliver reliable system performance.
Why This Role
- Starting salary: $110,000+
- Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% based on individual and company performance
- Additional earning opportunity through Mantis' BMS Bonus Program
- Ongoing technical and leadership development opportunities
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Responsibilities
- Install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BMS and controls systems
- Service existing building control systems
- Perform startup and commissioning of complete building automation systems
- Install building control components including controllers, panels, conduit, sensors, and related hardware
- Build and assemble low-voltage control panels
- Perform point-to-point verification and checkout activities
- Perform software and hardware calibration required for proper system operation
- Execute low-voltage cable installation and termination activities as needed
- Support project commissioning activities, including participation in daily meetings and documentation of results
- Work closely with installation subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and in compliance with contract requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards
- Partner with project teams and customers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions
- Own assigned work from initiation through completion while proactively communicating progress, risks, and issues
Outcomes
- Projects commissioned and delivered in accordance with contract requirements, code requirements, and customer expectations
- Building control systems installed, calibrated, and operating as designed
- Commissioning activities completed with accurate documentation and issue resolution
- Strong customer satisfaction through responsive troubleshooting and service support
- Safe execution of work in active construction and mission-critical environments
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and effective communication throughout project delivery
Qualifications
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) in mission-critical or data center environments; Tridium Niagara experience REQUIRED
- Experience commissioning, programming, and troubleshooting networked control systems, including wire sheet programming and control logic
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems commonly found in data center environment
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Network topologies
- Electrical one-line diagrams
- Device wiring drawings
- Control drawings
- Strong understanding of open protocols such as:
- BACnet IP
- BACnet MSTP
- Modbus TCP
- Modbus RTU
- Knowledge of low-voltage wiring and terminations including:
- RS-232
- RS-485
- CAT5/CAT6
- Understanding of electrical code requirements and controls applications involving 120V, 240V, and 480V systems
- Familiarity with CAD software and construction drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Work Environment
- Field-based role supporting data centers, commercial facilities, and active construction environments
- Regular interaction with customers, subcontractors, and project teams
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in hard-hat construction environments
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to maneuver around piping, ductwork, and mechanical equipment
- Ability to work safely near exposed line-voltage and low-voltage systems
- Ability to perform field commissioning and troubleshooting activities for extended periods
Travel Requirements
- Travel required based on project and customer needs
- Approximately 40-50% travel throughout the year
Site Access Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain customer-required site access credentials, security authorizations, and facility access approvals as required for assigned projects
- Ability to travel to customer and project sites as required; when driving is an essential function of the role, candidates must be able to meet company driving requirements, including maintaining a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
The above range outlines total cash compensation which includes a combination of:
- Base salary (based on experience and technical level)
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Internal incentive programs
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Eligible living expense and relocation assistance programs, if applicable
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
About Mantis
We help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy, facility operations, and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis, our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facility—from planning and design to field execution and long-term asset management—across commercial and industrial portfolios, data centers, and complex mechanical systems.
Our work spans four core areas: Building Controls, Energy Efficiency, Energy Advisory, and Facility Management—covering HVAC/mechanical optimization, BMS/BAS and EPMS controls, lighting system upgrades, energy brokerage, roofing and building envelope assessments, construction management, and more.
Whether you’re in sales, engineering, construction/project management, field operations, corporate, or technology, you’ll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance.
Summary
As a Data Center Building Controls Technician II or III, you are responsible for installing, programming, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting building management systems (BMS) and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) within mission-critical data center environments. This role owns projects and service activities from startup through commissioning and ongoing support, working closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to deliver reliable system performance.
Why This Role
- Starting salary: $110,000+
- Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% based on individual and company performance
- Additional earning opportunity through Mantis' BMS Bonus Program
- Ongoing technical and leadership development opportunities
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Responsibilities
- Install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BMS and controls systems
- Service existing building control systems
- Perform startup and commissioning of complete building automation systems
- Install building control components including controllers, panels, conduit, sensors, and related hardware
- Build and assemble low-voltage control panels
- Perform point-to-point verification and checkout activities
- Perform software and hardware calibration required for proper system operation
- Execute low-voltage cable installation and termination activities as needed
- Support project commissioning activities, including participation in daily meetings and documentation of results
- Work closely with installation subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and in compliance with contract requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards
- Partner with project teams and customers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions
- Own assigned work from initiation through completion while proactively communicating progress, risks, and issues
Outcomes
- Projects commissioned and delivered in accordance with contract requirements, code requirements, and customer expectations
- Building control systems installed, calibrated, and operating as designed
- Commissioning activities completed with accurate documentation and issue resolution
- Strong customer satisfaction through responsive troubleshooting and service support
- Safe execution of work in active construction and mission-critical environments
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and effective communication throughout project delivery
Qualifications
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) in mission-critical or data center environments; Tridium Niagara experience REQUIRED
- Experience commissioning, programming, and troubleshooting networked control systems, including wire sheet programming and control logic
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems commonly found in data center environment
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Network topologies
- Electrical one-line diagrams
- Device wiring drawings
- Control drawings
- Strong understanding of open protocols such as:
- BACnet IP
- BACnet MSTP
- Modbus TCP
- Modbus RTU
- Knowledge of low-voltage wiring and terminations including:
- RS-232
- RS-485
- CAT5/CAT6
- Understanding of electrical code requirements and controls applications involving 120V, 240V, and 480V systems
- Familiarity with CAD software and construction drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Work Environment
- Field-based role supporting data centers, commercial facilities, and active construction environments
- Regular interaction with customers, subcontractors, and project teams
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in hard-hat construction environments
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to maneuver around piping, ductwork, and mechanical equipment
- Ability to work safely near exposed line-voltage and low-voltage systems
- Ability to perform field commissioning and troubleshooting activities for extended periods
Travel Requirements
- Travel required based on project and customer needs
- Approximately 40-50% travel throughout the year
Site Access Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain customer-required site access credentials, security authorizations, and facility access approvals as required for assigned projects
- Ability to travel to customer and project sites as required; when driving is an essential function of the role, candidates must be able to meet company driving requirements, including maintaining a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
The above range outlines total cash compensation which includes a combination of:
- Base salary (based on experience and technical level)
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Internal incentive programs
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Eligible living expense and relocation assistance programs, if applicable
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Automotive
- Chemicals & Materials
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls technician jobs across Georgia.
- Associate degree or technical diploma in electronics, instrumentation, or industrial automation
- Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control panel drawings
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, HMI configuration, and industrial networking protocols
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain variable frequency drives and motor control systems
- Relevant industry certification such as OSHA 10 or ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
Controls Technician Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controls technician in Georgia?
The most direct path is completing an associate degree or technical certificate in industrial electronics, instrumentation, or mechatronics through one of Georgia's technical colleges, such as those in the Technical College System of Georgia. Georgia does not require a state-issued license specifically for controls technicians, but employers strongly prefer candidates who hold an ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credential or a recognized electrical or instrumentation certificate alongside relevant hands-on training.
Which companies hire controls technicians in Georgia?
Employers hiring controls technicians in Georgia right now include CLX Engineering, Johnson Controls, and Mantis Innovation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's dense manufacturing base and aerospace sector consistently generate openings, with activity particularly strong around metro Atlanta and the Savannah port corridor.
Which Georgia cities have the most controls technician jobs?
Atlanta, Roswell, and Georgia account for the largest share of controls technician openings in Georgia. Atlanta's concentration of manufacturing plants, data centers, and building automation projects drives the bulk of statewide demand, while Savannah's growing industrial and logistics corridor and Augusta's defense and healthcare facilities sustain steady hiring in those markets.
Are there remote controls technician jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Controls technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical access to panels, equipment, and plant floors, so most roles are on-site. About 20% of controls technician openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be limited to SCADA monitoring, remote programming support, or project engineering tasks that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a controls technician in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is enrolling in a diploma or associate program at a Technical College System of Georgia school, which often includes co-op placements with local manufacturers. Applying for apprenticeship or maintenance technician roles at large Georgia facilities, or making a lateral move from an electrician or instrumentation helper position, is a proven route in. Earning an ISA entry-level certification or completing a vendor training course in Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for junior openings.
Where can I find and apply to controls technician jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to controls technician jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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