Building Automation Systems Lead Field Technician - Ashburn, VA

Reporting and Communication (20%)

• Project communication and reporting including daily site updates, daily site safety reporting, and progress reports.
• Document and track issues and out-of-scope efforts.
• Communicate regularly with subcontractors, project managers, clients, and commissioning agents on project progress.

Engineering Support and Business Development (10%)

• Provide input to project teams on estimating and takeoffs for proposals.
• Attend project bid walks.
• Attend engineering surveys for retrofit projects.
• Attend BAS audits and complete related reports and communications.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems and materials.

• Knowledge of controls wiring, relay logic, and associated materials.

• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.

• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace.

• Ability to interpret AE construction drawings, BAS shop drawings, manufacturers wiring diagrams, standards documentation, submittals, and product data sheets.

• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.

• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms (technical and non-technical information).

• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as the primary point of client contact.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.

• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.

• Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and/or OSHA training as required.

• Ability to maintain jobsites and keep them organized.

• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands

• Frequent manipulation, movement, and grasping of small parts, devices, or tools.
• Frequent requirement to remain in a stationary position.
• Frequent movement through office, critical facility, and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures, and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces.
• Frequent descent/ascension of stairs and ladders to access equipment.
• Ability to operate a lift and obtain/provide a lift certification.
• On occasion, the employee may be required to position themselves under or over equipment.
• On occasion, the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Primarily supports local and regional project needs, with most travel occurring within the employee’s home market or surrounding area.
• Must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned work region and able to travel locally as business needs require.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required depending on project demands, client needs, or business priorities.
• Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on destination and business need.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities, including but not limited to client sites, meetings with employees, business development meetings, errands on behalf of the business, and industry conferences.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related discipline.
• Two years of experience with hands-on installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure.
• Minimum of five years of additional experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
• CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is STC's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

STC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to STC in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where STC has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of STC and STC will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.