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Building Automation Systems roles qualify as H-1B visa 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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At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.
We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.
Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.
Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.
Overview:
The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Representative serves as the IS Delivery project team's technical authority and client advocate, responsible for planning, procurement strategy, construction oversight, system activation, and operational turnover of building automation and controls systems.
This role ensures BAS infrastructure is capable of and supports all required project outcomes, including technical requirements, operational stability, resiliency, regulatory compliance, and financial obligations.
The position provides leadership across architects, engineers, controls contractors, mechanical contractors, commissioning agents, and facility operations teams, ensuring that building automation systems are designed for performance, maintainability, cybersecurity, and long-term operational value.
Responsibilities:
- BAS Planning & Program Development
- Support the project team by developing BAS procurement, contracting, and execution plans for IS Delivery portfolios.
- Ensure compliance with controls architecture, integration strategies, and interoperability standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Data Delivery, M&V, and Analytics to ensure system requirements for HVAC controls, central plants, critical environments, energy management, and fault detection systems are delivered by the construction team.
- Collaborate with ENFRA and client facilities leadership to align BAS systems with ENFRA designs specific to the project portfolio, required operational reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals.
- Lead technology evaluations for all proposed solutions, systems, platforms, and components.
- Ensures bidder qualifications and quality control programs meet ENFRA requirements.
- Design Collaboration with Project Engineering Team:
- Collaborate on design and submittal documents for building automation systems.
- Support Engineering teams to ensure compliance with:
- ENFRA standards
- Owner requirements
- Industry standards and best practices
- Regulatory requirements
- Cybersecurity and IT standards
- Coordinate BAS integration with:
- HVAC systems
- Central utility plants
- Electrical monitoring systems
- Lighting controls
- Security and life safety systems
- Analytics
- Measurement and Verification
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
- Procurement & Contracting
- Develop procurement documents and solicitations for control systems and integration platforms.
- Prepare and review for bidders:
- BAS specifications
- Bid packages
- Vendor qualification criteria
- Evaluate contractor proposals and recommend vendor selection.
- Ensure procurement aligns with open protocol standards (BACnet, Modbus, etc.) and owner interoperability requirements.
- Construction Team Support
- Provide technical support during construction to ensure proper installation of:
- BAS infrastructure
- Controls hardware
- Field devices
- Network architecture
- Provide support with reviewing:
- Submittals
- Controls drawings
- Sequence of operations
- Network architecture diagrams
- Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Commissioning & Functional Performance
- Support building automation commissioning activities as required by ENFRA.
- Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and commissioning authorities to ensure rapid, practical resolution of issues that impede project outcomes.
- System Integration & Data Strategy
- Support BAS integration with enterprise systems including:
- Energy management platforms
- Analytics and fault detection systems
- CMMS / asset management systems
- IoT platforms
- Facilitate data architecture and naming conventions to support long-term analytics and reporting when required.
- Support Turnover & Operational Readiness
- Assist with documentation, training, and system turnover to facility operations teams.
- Review:
- As-built documentation
- Graphics
- Control narratives
- O&M manuals
- Facilitate BAS training programs for facility staff.
- Support post-occupancy system optimization and performance tuning as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in building automation systems design, construction, commissioning, or operations.
- Experience with complex facilities such as:
- Hospitals
- Research laboratories
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Mission-critical environments
- Large commercial buildings
- Experience managing BAS through the full project lifecycle.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of:
- HVAC control systems
- BAS architecture and integration
- Open protocol communications (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
- Central plant automation
- Laboratory and healthcare environmental control
- Commissioning processes
- Control sequences and system optimization
- Building energy management systems
- BAS cybersecurity best practices
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- LEED Accredited Professional
- Professional Engineer (PE)
PAY RANGE:
USD $101,610.00 - USD $135,645.00 /Yr.
ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
About us:
At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.
We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.
Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.
Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.
Overview:
The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Representative serves as the IS Delivery project team's technical authority and client advocate, responsible for planning, procurement strategy, construction oversight, system activation, and operational turnover of building automation and controls systems.
This role ensures BAS infrastructure is capable of and supports all required project outcomes, including technical requirements, operational stability, resiliency, regulatory compliance, and financial obligations.
The position provides leadership across architects, engineers, controls contractors, mechanical contractors, commissioning agents, and facility operations teams, ensuring that building automation systems are designed for performance, maintainability, cybersecurity, and long-term operational value.
Responsibilities:
- BAS Planning & Program Development
- Support the project team by developing BAS procurement, contracting, and execution plans for IS Delivery portfolios.
- Ensure compliance with controls architecture, integration strategies, and interoperability standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Data Delivery, M&V, and Analytics to ensure system requirements for HVAC controls, central plants, critical environments, energy management, and fault detection systems are delivered by the construction team.
- Collaborate with ENFRA and client facilities leadership to align BAS systems with ENFRA designs specific to the project portfolio, required operational reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals.
- Lead technology evaluations for all proposed solutions, systems, platforms, and components.
- Ensures bidder qualifications and quality control programs meet ENFRA requirements.
- Design Collaboration with Project Engineering Team:
- Collaborate on design and submittal documents for building automation systems.
- Support Engineering teams to ensure compliance with:
- ENFRA standards
- Owner requirements
- Industry standards and best practices
- Regulatory requirements
- Cybersecurity and IT standards
- Coordinate BAS integration with:
- HVAC systems
- Central utility plants
- Electrical monitoring systems
- Lighting controls
- Security and life safety systems
- Analytics
- Measurement and Verification
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
- Procurement & Contracting
- Develop procurement documents and solicitations for control systems and integration platforms.
- Prepare and review for bidders:
- BAS specifications
- Bid packages
- Vendor qualification criteria
- Evaluate contractor proposals and recommend vendor selection.
- Ensure procurement aligns with open protocol standards (BACnet, Modbus, etc.) and owner interoperability requirements.
- Construction Team Support
- Provide technical support during construction to ensure proper installation of:
- BAS infrastructure
- Controls hardware
- Field devices
- Network architecture
- Provide support with reviewing:
- Submittals
- Controls drawings
- Sequence of operations
- Network architecture diagrams
- Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Commissioning & Functional Performance
- Support building automation commissioning activities as required by ENFRA.
- Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and commissioning authorities to ensure rapid, practical resolution of issues that impede project outcomes.
- System Integration & Data Strategy
- Support BAS integration with enterprise systems including:
- Energy management platforms
- Analytics and fault detection systems
- CMMS / asset management systems
- IoT platforms
- Facilitate data architecture and naming conventions to support long-term analytics and reporting when required.
- Support Turnover & Operational Readiness
- Assist with documentation, training, and system turnover to facility operations teams.
- Review:
- As-built documentation
- Graphics
- Control narratives
- O&M manuals
- Facilitate BAS training programs for facility staff.
- Support post-occupancy system optimization and performance tuning as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in building automation systems design, construction, commissioning, or operations.
- Experience with complex facilities such as:
- Hospitals
- Research laboratories
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Mission-critical environments
- Large commercial buildings
- Experience managing BAS through the full project lifecycle.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of:
- HVAC control systems
- BAS architecture and integration
- Open protocol communications (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
- Central plant automation
- Laboratory and healthcare environmental control
- Commissioning processes
- Control sequences and system optimization
- Building energy management systems
- BAS cybersecurity best practices
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- LEED Accredited Professional
- Professional Engineer (PE)
PAY RANGE:
USD $101,610.00 - USD $135,645.00 /Yr.
ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
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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.
H-1B Visa Building Automation Systems: 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.