Building Automation Systems Technician - Actalent : Job Details

We are seeking a talented Building Automation Systems Technician to support our Data Center Team through the field commissioning of building automation systems created specifically for each individual customer. We are looking for someone who works well in a team and has excellent time management, organization, communication, technical, and troubleshooting skills. As a technical and product expert, you will solve highly complex problems, lead in training less experienced Field Engineers, and serve as a point of contact in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, and optimize customer systems that utilize advanced Direct Digital Control technology.
• Mentor and develop less experienced Field Engineers on all field tools and technology.
• Serve as local contact for technical issues.
• Offer effective solutions for complex system issues.
• Provide turnkey project delivery on medium to large projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that systems operate properly, to include controls, sensors, and software.
• Load software, configure trends, alarms, and reports.
• Implement time management strategies to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate and document the status and details of the project for the customer.
• Provide site-specific training to owners/operators on the complete system.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, Technical/Business School Certificate or Diploma in HVAC, Controls, or related field.
• Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Ability to design and program complex projects in building automation.
• Proficient in advanced functions of building automation system software, especially Automated Logic suites.
• Knowledge of third-party communication protocols like BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2.
• Experience with Enterprise IP networks and Microsoft Visio, or similar software.
• Competency with Microsoft software including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in translating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including remote troubleshooting.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to estimate task completion times.

Work Environment:

This role offers growth opportunities from an in-house engineering position to a field role. Typical working hours are from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Engineers will manage multiple projects with varying scales and timelines, ranging from small elementary school projects to large commercial constructions, across the US. Travel is typically within a 2-hour radius, focusing on construction projects like high-rise buildings, schools, and retrofits on data centers.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Minnesota City, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.