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Building Automation Systems roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the engineering and technology categories, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering. Employers in commercial real estate, healthcare, and facilities management regularly sponsor H-1B visas for BAS engineers, controls technicians, and systems integrators.
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Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The BAS Controls Technician II position for Building Automation Systems (BAS) is critical to our success in ensuring our customers receive top-notch service as it relates to the installation, programming, and service of commercial digital control systems while maintaining quality and profitability. The position will be responsible for providing technician support for BAS, maintenance agreements, system upgrades, and controls related service requests.
LOCATION
Location: Bowie, MD / Baltimore, MD / Washington DC / Alexandria, VA
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Provide responsive and professional customer service with the goal of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
- Identify, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot direct digital control systems
- Perform preventative maintenance, commissioning, and replacement modifications as needed or requested by customers
- Maintain building automation systems by inspecting trend logs, reports, schedules, applications, hardware, and programming
- Provide controls technical support to HVAC technicians
- Create and/or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects
- Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet scope, design, or specifications
- Provide training and follow-ups for Customers and operations personnel
- Complete work orders and review with customers for accuracy
- Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Factory Certified Training, Online Training Courses, or other professional on the job training in the HVAC Industry
- The opportunity to work on all types of commercial equipment and cutting-edge technologies such as Intelligent Equipment, Magnetic Bearing Technology, and VRF Technology
- Daikin Applied provides technicians with company vehicle, laptops, mobile devices, and other technologies
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
- The opportunity to work for a leading innovator in HVAC and make a difference in environmental initiatives to create a more sustainable world for all
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of related experience with increasing responsibility.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift 50lbs with or without an accommodation.
- Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in BAS, HVAC, or related industry.
- Proficiency with test instruments and calibration tools.
- Competency in operation of engineering/commissioning tools, DDC controllers and field devices, BACnet protocol fundamentals.
- Competency in the operation of HVAC equipment and controls.
- Ability to understand written sequences of operation.
- Ability to read low voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams.
- Niagara AX and/or Niagara 4 certification.
- Experience with any common integration protocols such as: BACnet MST / IP, LON, Modbus TCP / RTU, Ethernet OIP, MQTT, or SQL.
- Strong computer skills, including computer networking fundamentals.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-focused, results-oriented professional, and strong team player.
- Motivated self-starter that demonstrates initiative.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.
- Current first aid / CPR card.
The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $37.90 - $60.46 in MD/DC. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
INTRODUCTION
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The BAS Controls Technician II position for Building Automation Systems (BAS) is critical to our success in ensuring our customers receive top-notch service as it relates to the installation, programming, and service of commercial digital control systems while maintaining quality and profitability. The position will be responsible for providing technician support for BAS, maintenance agreements, system upgrades, and controls related service requests.
LOCATION
Location: Bowie, MD / Baltimore, MD / Washington DC / Alexandria, VA
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Provide responsive and professional customer service with the goal of building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
- Identify, analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot direct digital control systems
- Perform preventative maintenance, commissioning, and replacement modifications as needed or requested by customers
- Maintain building automation systems by inspecting trend logs, reports, schedules, applications, hardware, and programming
- Provide controls technical support to HVAC technicians
- Create and/or implement programming and graphics for new installations and retrofit projects
- Commission controls installations and verify that control sequences meet scope, design, or specifications
- Provide training and follow-ups for Customers and operations personnel
- Complete work orders and review with customers for accuracy
- Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Factory Certified Training, Online Training Courses, or other professional on the job training in the HVAC Industry
- The opportunity to work on all types of commercial equipment and cutting-edge technologies such as Intelligent Equipment, Magnetic Bearing Technology, and VRF Technology
- Daikin Applied provides technicians with company vehicle, laptops, mobile devices, and other technologies
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
- The opportunity to work for a leading innovator in HVAC and make a difference in environmental initiatives to create a more sustainable world for all
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3+ years of related experience with increasing responsibility.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift 50lbs with or without an accommodation.
- Required license(s) and/or training card as required by local law district.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in BAS, HVAC, or related industry.
- Proficiency with test instruments and calibration tools.
- Competency in operation of engineering/commissioning tools, DDC controllers and field devices, BACnet protocol fundamentals.
- Competency in the operation of HVAC equipment and controls.
- Ability to understand written sequences of operation.
- Ability to read low voltage wiring diagrams and controls flow diagrams.
- Niagara AX and/or Niagara 4 certification.
- Experience with any common integration protocols such as: BACnet MST / IP, LON, Modbus TCP / RTU, Ethernet OIP, MQTT, or SQL.
- Strong computer skills, including computer networking fundamentals.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-focused, results-oriented professional, and strong team player.
- Motivated self-starter that demonstrates initiative.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized.
- Current first aid / CPR card.
The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $37.90 - $60.46 in MD/DC. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Building Automation Systems
Align your credentials to specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the BAS role. A controls engineering or electrical engineering degree maps cleanly. If yours is in a related field, document coursework in HVAC controls, PLC programming, or building systems to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter BAS employers by verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This cuts through guesswork and surfaces facilities management firms, MEP contractors, and building technology integrators that have already navigated the sponsorship process.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your BAS job title and work location. Run your SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Identify BAS roles that survive the H-1B lottery cap
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors are cap-exempt H-1B employers. BAS engineers supporting campus building automation or federal facilities management projects can sometimes receive H-1B approval outside the annual 65,000-slot lottery entirely.
Document field certifications alongside your degree
Niagara Framework, Tridium, Schneider EcoStruxure, and similar platform certifications aren't substitutes for a qualifying degree, but they strengthen your employer's petition by demonstrating the technical specificity USCIS looks for in specialty occupation cases involving applied engineering roles.
Clarify multi-site work before your petition is filed
BAS roles often involve work at multiple client sites. Each new worksite location typically requires a separate LCA certified by DOL before work begins there. Confirm with your employer that the petition covers all anticipated project locations to avoid compliance gaps mid-assignment.
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Find Building Automation Systems JobsBuilding Automation Systems H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Building Automation Systems role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or controls engineering. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the role involves designing, programming, or commissioning BAS systems at a professional level, it typically meets the specialty occupation threshold. Generic facilities maintenance positions without a degree requirement generally do not qualify.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Building Automation Systems engineers?
Commercial real estate firms, MEP engineering consultancies, hospital and university facilities departments, and building technology integrators like Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Honeywell have consistent H-1B LCA filing histories for BAS roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified filing history so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have already sponsored similar positions rather than cold-applying broadly.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect BAS job offers?
DOL requires your employer to certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your specific BAS occupation in the work location's metropolitan area. Wages are tiered by experience level from Level I through Level IV. You can verify the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Employers who cannot meet the wage threshold cannot legally file the LCA.
Can I switch BAS employers on an H-1B without losing my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new BAS employer as soon as the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, as long as your original H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. You don't need to wait for the transfer to be approved before starting work, but the petition must be filed before you begin.
What happens to my H-1B status if my BAS project ends between assignments?
H-1B status is tied to your employer, not a specific project. Your employer is obligated to pay your prevailing wage even during bench periods between client assignments. If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the country. File a transfer petition as early as possible to preserve your work authorization continuity.
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