Entry Level Project Controls Consultant Jobs
New grad project controls consultant jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of project documentation can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Staffing & Recruiting roles across on-site and hybrid settings, with employers like Jobot, Amazon, and LAPORTE hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
- To perform work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Direct Digital Control (DDC), pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
- Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner our team with utility providers and our campus peers to optimize building equipment function.
- Partner with Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives as well as to explore project funding options.
- Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.
Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in the area of energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, repair, and maintain DDC equipment related to HVAC systems.
- Use a workstation or portable terminal to command points, evaluate programs, back up databases, and update changes or additions to the databases.
- Interpret, modify and write software to control HVAC systems and equipment.
- Evaluate sequences of operation and assess the probability of the sequences functioning properly with DDC, pneumatic, and electric control systems when applied to HVAC equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams related to HVAC control systems. Diagnose HVAC system problems, including verifying the operation of dampers, valves, actuators, coils, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, VAV boxes, airflow devices, water flow devices, thermostats, and other HVAC components.
Prepare reports indicating findings after troubleshooting HVAC and DDC control systems.
RELATED DUTIES
- Install, repair, and maintain pneumatic controls, including receiver controllers, relays, switches, and other pneumatic devices used for control of HVAC systems.
- Install, repair, and maintain electric controls, including freezestats, relays, electric pneumatic and pressure electric switches.
- Access motor control centers and motor starters to wire control and status circuits.
- Install control cabinets, mount control equipment, and cut, bind, and route conduit lines for control wire and pneumatic tubing.
- Install, repair, and maintain other field devices, including sensors, airflow stations, water flow stations, freezestats, and other field devices to make a complete control system.
- Inspect, test, and analyze malfunctions of equipment, using an ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, flowmeter, oscilloscope, and computers.
- Make cables for computers.
- Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective electronic and pneumatic components. Perform preventive maintenance activities on DDC and other related control equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school and specialized training in HVAC systems and DDC technology is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, and materials related to HVAC and DDC systems is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC and DDC equipment is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience servicing DDC equipment at the component level is necessary.
- Some experience writing software for DDC systems related to HVAC systems is necessary.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Work schedule Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285653
Working Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Job Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Work Location
Troy Medical Campus
Troy, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Maintenance
Posting Begin/End Date
11/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
Salary
$108,492.80 - $109,532.80
Career Interest
Skilled Trades (Skilled Trades Union)
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
- To perform work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Direct Digital Control (DDC), pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
- Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner our team with utility providers and our campus peers to optimize building equipment function.
- Partner with Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives as well as to explore project funding options.
- Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.
Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in the area of energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, repair, and maintain DDC equipment related to HVAC systems.
- Use a workstation or portable terminal to command points, evaluate programs, back up databases, and update changes or additions to the databases.
- Interpret, modify and write software to control HVAC systems and equipment.
- Evaluate sequences of operation and assess the probability of the sequences functioning properly with DDC, pneumatic, and electric control systems when applied to HVAC equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams related to HVAC control systems. Diagnose HVAC system problems, including verifying the operation of dampers, valves, actuators, coils, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, VAV boxes, airflow devices, water flow devices, thermostats, and other HVAC components.
Prepare reports indicating findings after troubleshooting HVAC and DDC control systems.
RELATED DUTIES
- Install, repair, and maintain pneumatic controls, including receiver controllers, relays, switches, and other pneumatic devices used for control of HVAC systems.
- Install, repair, and maintain electric controls, including freezestats, relays, electric pneumatic and pressure electric switches.
- Access motor control centers and motor starters to wire control and status circuits.
- Install control cabinets, mount control equipment, and cut, bind, and route conduit lines for control wire and pneumatic tubing.
- Install, repair, and maintain other field devices, including sensors, airflow stations, water flow stations, freezestats, and other field devices to make a complete control system.
- Inspect, test, and analyze malfunctions of equipment, using an ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, flowmeter, oscilloscope, and computers.
- Make cables for computers.
- Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective electronic and pneumatic components. Perform preventive maintenance activities on DDC and other related control equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school and specialized training in HVAC systems and DDC technology is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods, and materials related to HVAC and DDC systems is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC and DDC equipment is necessary.
- Considerable knowledge and experience servicing DDC equipment at the component level is necessary.
- Some experience writing software for DDC systems related to HVAC systems is necessary.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Work schedule Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285653
Working Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Job Title
HVAC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Work Location
Troy Medical Campus
Troy, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Maintenance
Posting Begin/End Date
11/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
Salary
$108,492.80 - $109,532.80
Career Interest
Skilled Trades (Skilled Trades Union)
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Entry Level Project Controls Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project controls consultant job?
Start by building familiarity with scheduling software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, since most entry level postings list these as preferred skills. Internship experience on a construction, engineering, or infrastructure project carries significant weight. Highlight any coursework in cost estimation, earned value management, or project planning, and tailor your resume to show you can track budgets and timelines, even at a small scale.
Which companies hire entry level project controls consultants?
Companies hiring entry level project controls consultants right now include Jobot, Amazon, and LAPORTE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from engineering and construction firms, infrastructure consultancies, and large project-driven organizations that run structured onboarding programs for new graduates.
Are there remote entry level project controls consultant jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles lean on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of project work. About 18% of entry level project controls consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in consultancy and program management roles where deliverables are report- and data-driven rather than field-dependent.
Are these new grad project controls consultant jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles designed for recent graduates and candidates with little or no prior experience. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op placements as qualifying background, and values a portfolio of academic or project-based work over an extensive professional history.
Which industries hire the most entry level project controls consultants?
Entry Level project controls consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run large capital projects with strict budget and schedule accountability, creating consistent demand for junior professionals who can support cost reporting and schedule analysis from day one.