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As a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Sr Technician you will commission Honeywell control systems—including HVAC, fire, and security systems—in various commercial buildings such as office complexes, schools, universities, airports, and hospitals. Working alongside our in-house engineers and electrical subcontractors, you will ensure the seamless integration, startup, and fine-tuning of our systems to meet customer requirements and project specifications.
This position involves travel 75% of time.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 2 or more years of hands-on experience with HVAC control systems, mechanical systems operation, and building facilities.
- 2 or more years of experience with building systems, programming, computers, and general network knowledge.
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Honeywell standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
WE VALUE:
- Experience with fire/security building automation systems.
- Niagara N4 certification and hands-on experience.
- HVAC license or advanced technical degree.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and diagrams.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Expert-level knowledge of HVAC systems, control systems, and mechanical operations in building facilities.
- Advanced network and integration expertise with protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and LON.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 5/07/2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mentorship: Train and guide Associate Install Technical Specialists and Install Technical Specialists on system installation and on-site coordination with contractors.
- Commissioning Efficiency: Continuously improve commissioning practices to reduce hours per device and system, leveraging Honeywell Operation Systems techniques.
- Expertise Application: Apply expert knowledge of Honeywell systems and industry best practices to deliver optimal results.
- System Installation: Install pre-engineered software, perform system checkouts, and commission systems while ensuring precise operation per customer requirements or job specifications. Utilize productivity tools like wireless commissioning to enhance efficiency.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve hardware and software issues, making necessary adjustments to meet specifications. This may include system redesign or re-engineering.
- Integration: Perform open systems and third-party integrations, working across multiple protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and LON.
- Scope Management: Protect financial performance by supporting change orders as needed and ensuring Honeywell’s scope of work is maintained.
- Configuration Management: Adhere to configuration management policies, including ongoing backups of changes and final archiving on Honeywell servers (ADEPT).
- Cross-Team Coordination: Collaborate with trades, customers, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and the Solution Design Center or local engineering teams to align scope, hardware, software, graphics, and as-built details.
- Technical Support: Assist sales and project managers with surveys, application selection, retrofit opportunities, and presenting high-end integrated solutions to customers and consultants as needed.
- Risk Management: Conduct hazard and risk assessments for all tasks in compliance with Honeywell policy and regulatory requirements.
- Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation and paperwork throughout the project lifecycle.
- Travel: Travel up to 75%.
INTRODUCTION
As a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Sr Technician you will commission Honeywell control systems—including HVAC, fire, and security systems—in various commercial buildings such as office complexes, schools, universities, airports, and hospitals. Working alongside our in-house engineers and electrical subcontractors, you will ensure the seamless integration, startup, and fine-tuning of our systems to meet customer requirements and project specifications.
This position involves travel 75% of time.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 2 or more years of hands-on experience with HVAC control systems, mechanical systems operation, and building facilities.
- 2 or more years of experience with building systems, programming, computers, and general network knowledge.
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Honeywell standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
WE VALUE:
- Experience with fire/security building automation systems.
- Niagara N4 certification and hands-on experience.
- HVAC license or advanced technical degree.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and diagrams.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Expert-level knowledge of HVAC systems, control systems, and mechanical operations in building facilities.
- Advanced network and integration expertise with protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and LON.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: 5/07/2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mentorship: Train and guide Associate Install Technical Specialists and Install Technical Specialists on system installation and on-site coordination with contractors.
- Commissioning Efficiency: Continuously improve commissioning practices to reduce hours per device and system, leveraging Honeywell Operation Systems techniques.
- Expertise Application: Apply expert knowledge of Honeywell systems and industry best practices to deliver optimal results.
- System Installation: Install pre-engineered software, perform system checkouts, and commission systems while ensuring precise operation per customer requirements or job specifications. Utilize productivity tools like wireless commissioning to enhance efficiency.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve hardware and software issues, making necessary adjustments to meet specifications. This may include system redesign or re-engineering.
- Integration: Perform open systems and third-party integrations, working across multiple protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and LON.
- Scope Management: Protect financial performance by supporting change orders as needed and ensuring Honeywell’s scope of work is maintained.
- Configuration Management: Adhere to configuration management policies, including ongoing backups of changes and final archiving on Honeywell servers (ADEPT).
- Cross-Team Coordination: Collaborate with trades, customers, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and the Solution Design Center or local engineering teams to align scope, hardware, software, graphics, and as-built details.
- Technical Support: Assist sales and project managers with surveys, application selection, retrofit opportunities, and presenting high-end integrated solutions to customers and consultants as needed.
- Risk Management: Conduct hazard and risk assessments for all tasks in compliance with Honeywell policy and regulatory requirements.
- Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation and paperwork throughout the project lifecycle.
- Travel: Travel up to 75%.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Building Automation Systems
Document your credentials before targeting employers
PERM requires your degree and transcripts to match the employer's minimum requirements exactly. Get foreign credentials evaluated by a NACES-member agency early, since a mismatch between your qualification and the posted job description can derail the labor certification entirely.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Mechanical and electrical contractors, hospital facilities departments, and large commercial property management companies file PERM regularly for Building Automation Systems roles. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have certified positions in your SOC code before applying.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering job postings by green card sponsorship willingness saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for Building Automation Systems and related controls engineering roles, so you can apply where sponsorship is already established.
Understand how EB-3 eliminates the H-1B lottery risk
Unlike the H-1B visa cap, EB-3 PERM sponsorship has no annual lottery for most nationalities. Once your employer files and USCIS approves the I-140, your place in the permanent residency queue is set, giving you long-term stability the H-1B visa pathway cannot guarantee.
Clarify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to every PERM position using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that level for the specific job zone and location. A Level I wage for a senior BAS engineer role can trigger an audit.
Align your job title to O*NET codes during PERM filing
The O*NET occupation profile for Building Automation Systems roles shapes how DOL classifies your position and determines the required education level. If your employer files under the wrong SOC code, the labor certification may be rejected or require a time-consuming amendment.
Green Card Building Automation Systems: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Building Automation Systems roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on the position requirements. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as electrical engineering or computer science. EB-2 applies when the employer requires an advanced degree or the candidate has strong professional credentials. Most BAS roles at the technician or specialist level qualify under EB-3.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this field?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and the I-140 approval establishes your priority date regardless of employer changes under portability rules. H-1B requires annual renewal and caps out at six years without green card filing, making PERM the more stable long-term path for Building Automation Systems professionals.
Which employers commonly sponsor Building Automation Systems professionals for green cards?
Hospital networks, large commercial real estate operators, federal facilities contractors, and building technology integrators such as those implementing Niagara or BACnet systems file PERM regularly. Employers with unionized facilities management departments or long-term federal contracts are often experienced sponsors because workforce stability is central to those contracts. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history in this field.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process typically take for BAS roles?
The PERM labor certification currently takes anywhere from several months to over a year depending on DOL processing backlogs and whether an audit is triggered. After PERM certification, the I-140 petition adds additional time. For applicants from most countries outside India and China, a visa number is typically available quickly after I-140 approval, allowing adjustment of status to proceed.
Can I change employers while my Building Automation Systems green card is in process?
Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application is pending, you can change employers under AC21 portability rules, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Building Automation Systems professionals, a move to a comparable controls engineering or facilities automation role generally qualifies. Confirm the SOC code alignment with USCIS before making the switch.