Controls Technician Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Controls Technician jobs in Atlanta are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in the Westside industrial corridor, Cumberland/Galleria, and the Hartsfield-Jackson logistics hub, with heavy activity in manufacturing, building automation, and food and beverage processing. Employers hiring right now include CLX Engineering, Mantis Innovation, and C&W Services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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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- Construction & Real Estate
- Chemicals & Materials
Controls Technician Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a controls technician job in Atlanta?
Target Atlanta's strongest hiring pockets: food and beverage plants along the I-20 corridor, building automation contractors serving Midtown and Buckhead commercial towers, and the dense cluster of distribution and manufacturing facilities near Hartsfield-Jackson. Candidates with hands-on PLC experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms, move faster in this market. Familiarity with HVAC or industrial refrigeration systems adds a clear edge with Atlanta's dominant employer types.
Which companies hire controls technicians in Atlanta?
Companies currently hiring controls technicians in Atlanta include CLX Engineering, Mantis Innovation, and C&W Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Atlanta's market is especially active among building automation contractors, food processing manufacturers, and facilities management firms serving the city's rapidly expanding commercial real estate and logistics sectors.
Are there remote controls technician jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, though opportunities are limited since most controls technician work requires on-site equipment access. About 21% of controls technician openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in roles focused on remote monitoring, SCADA system oversight, or technical support rather than hands-on field work. Atlanta-based building automation firms are among the more likely to offer partial hybrid arrangements.
How can I get a controls technician job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is through an apprenticeship or entry-level technician role with a building automation or mechanical contractor, several of which recruit from Georgia trade programs and technical colleges. Employers in Atlanta's food manufacturing and cold storage sectors also hire junior controls support staff who learn on the job. Earning a certification in a major PLC platform while building hands-on hours in HVAC or electrical work is the combination that opens the most local doors.
Which industries hire the most controls technicians in Atlanta?
Atlanta controls technician roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Atlanta's ongoing commercial construction boom, its large food and beverage manufacturing base, and the growth of automated distribution centers near the airport make those sectors the most consistent local sources of controls technician demand.
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