Sr. Building Automation Specialist

Sr. Building Automation Specialist – Washington, D.C. – Energy Efficiency & Sustainability About the Opportunity

A respected energy-efficiency and smart-building integration firm is seeking an experienced
Sr. Building Automation Specialist to support a major university in Washington, D.C. In this campus-embedded role, you will connect advanced MEP design with real building operation—developing custom control strategies, improving mechanical system performance, and driving measurable gains in efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.

• Title: Sr. Building Automation Specialist
• Location: Washington, D.C. (on-site at a major university campus)
• Salary: $100,000 – $155,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: Discretionary
• Travel: Minimal; campus-based position
• Leadership: Prior mentoring or PM experience strongly preferred
• Parking: Campus parking included

• Perform detailed BAS and mechanical system evaluations across campus facilities
• Review and enhance sequences of operation to boost energy efficiency and occupant comfort
• Engineer, program, and implement customized BAS control logic (including from‑scratch programming)
• Lead commissioning, re‑commissioning, and performance verification activities
• Coordinate BAS installations and manage contractors, vendors, and internal technical teams
• Support bid development, scope definition, and preparation of estimates/BOQs
• Assist construction management teams in developing technical RFP inputs
• Train facilities personnel on BAS operations, dashboards, and updated control strategies
• Monitor post-project performance to maintain KPIs and long‑term energy savings
• Prepare and maintain complete documentation, including as‑builts, test scripts, and O&M materials

• Senior‑level BAS/controls experience on campus environments, hospitals, or multi‑building portfolios
• Extensive hands‑on work with top BAS platforms (Delta, Distech, Siemens, Honeywell, JCI, etc.)
• Deep understanding of HVAC equipment and central plant optimization (chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAVs)
• Skilled in commissioning, functional testing, and writing or modifying sequences of operation
• Ability to manage field activities, timelines, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide junior controls personnel
• Knowledge of energy‑efficiency strategies, M&V, and ROI‑focused performance improvements

• Competitive salary range: $100,000 – $155,000 (based on experience)
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with generous employer contributions (Day 1 eligibility)
• 401(k) with company contribution after eligibility period
• Robust PTO package: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal days, ~10 holidays, plus winter office closure
• Campus parking provided; negligible travel requirements
• Professional growth within a mission‑driven and sustainability‑focused team

If you thrive in complex building environments and excel at turning BAS data into real operational improvements, this Washington, D.C.–based role offers the opportunity to lead high‑impact initiatives on a premier university campus.