Controls Specialist - 5K Controls

Key Responsibilities

• Support the BDM and Solutions Architect in qualifying technical requirements and developing solution designs for new opportunities across national account and construction-channel clients
• Prepare and review technical proposals, system architecture summaries, equipment specifications, and scope-of-work documents for BAS/EMS projects
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for prospective clients at the direction of the BDM or Solutions Architect
• Affiliate with developing GC bid packages, including controls drawings, sequences of operations, and equipment schedules for construction-channel opportunities
• Respond to RFIs and RFPs requiring technical controls content, ensuring accuracy and completeness of submitted documentation
• Affiliate with coordinating with manufacturer partners including Lynxspring, Distech, Delta Controls, and others to obtain technical specifications, submittals, and pricing
• Maintain technical knowledge of 5K’s platform offerings, keeping current on product updates, open-protocol standards, and competitive alternatives
• Affiliate with assisting with technical onboarding of new clients, including system design review and coordination handoff to the project delivery team
• Represent 5K professionally in client-facing technical interactions; serve as a reliable resource to both sales and engineering teams

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3–7 years of experience in building automation, BAS/EMS, or HVAC controls with demonstrated technical proficiency in system design and application
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Niagara/Tridium, or comparable open-protocol BAS platforms
• Experience preparing technical proposals, equipment schedules, or controls submittals for commercial BAS/EMS projects
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or project management tools
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, building systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• With Tridium-Niagara, Distech Controls, or Delta Controls platforms
• Familiarity with multi-site BAS/EMS deployment programs in retail, QSR, data center, or healthcare verticals
• Experience supporting a GC-channel sales and estimating process
• Exposure to energy management principles including demand response, scheduling optimization, and building performance benchmarking

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This is primarily an office-based role.
• The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and related tools, communicate frequently with internal and external contacts, and exchange accurate information in written and verbal form.
• Travel to project sites, client locations, or partner facilities may be required.
• The employee must be able to detect, determine, distinguish, inspect, assess, and adjust focus as needed.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $95,000–$120,000 commensurate with experience, plus a structured annual performance-based bonus of up to 20% of base salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly scaling organization

About the Role

At 5K Automation and Controls, you’re joining a ground-floor opportunity with the backing of an established, financially strong parent organization. You’ll have the resources to do your best work, a team invested in your success, and a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• With Tridium-Niagara, Distech Controls, or Delta Controls platforms
• Familiarity with multi-site BAS/EMS deployment programs in retail, QSR, data center, or healthcare verticals
• Experience supporting a GC-channel sales and estimating process
• Exposure to energy management principles including demand response, scheduling optimization, and building performance benchmarking