Controls Specialist

About the role

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (“MacMiller”) is the Northwest’s leading mechanical contracting firm, designing, delivering, and servicing HVAC, plumbing, and automation systems for commercial buildings. With over 1,600 employees across 14 offices, we offer a breadth and variety of projects that keep you engaged and inspired. Our integrated teams handle:

• New Construction: Engineering, fabrication, and installation of mechanical systems for new projects using lean construction practices.
• Special Projects: Retrofits and mechanical repairs to improve efficiency in existing buildings.
• Service: Scheduled preventative maintenance, tenant comfort programs, and 24/7 emergency response.
• Building Performance: Control systems, fault detection, energy services, and remote monitoring.
• Energy and Sustainable Solutions: Acting as Prime Contractor to deliver design-build, energy-efficient solutions for private and public sector clients.

Our Core Culture Values guide everything we do:

• Collaboration: Diverse players, one team, a common vision—our foundation for success.
• Dedication: Personal and professional excellence through doing the right thing and following through on commitments.
• Safety: A mindset and environment where everyone goes home safely to their families.
• Community: Building relationships and creating a welcoming, caring, and trusting workplace.
• Innovation: Continuous, creative problem solving to stay an industry leader.
• Fun! Serious professionals who enjoy working together and never take ourselves too seriously.

Responsibilities

• Configure, set up, and test building control systems in commercial buildings.
• Monitor energy usage and support sustainability initiatives.
• Master building controls systems, including pneumatic, electronic, energy management, lighting control, computerized control systems, and communication networks.
• Develop and implement software solutions aligned with project scopes, specifications, and functional requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing of mechanical equipment and control system components, document results, and resolve issues to ensure optimal system functionality.

Requirements

• Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems, mechanical system controls, and building automation systems.
• Proven track record delivering exceptional customer service.
• Desire to learn and advance expertise in configuration, programming, startup, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control components, networks, and systems.
• Described by colleagues as exceptionally hardworking, reliable, adaptable, positive, customer-focused, and solution-oriented.
• Motivated by delivering exceptional customer service, solving complex challenges, taking initiative, and learning independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; coverage available for dependents for a shared premium.
• 401k retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave (PTO), and holiday pay.
• Short-term and long-term disability income protection.
• Employee and dependent life insurance.
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

• Controls Specialist: $90,000 – $117,000 annually with company vehicle.
• Senior Controls Specialist: $122,000 – $160,000 annually with company vehicle.

Schedule

Flexibility to work remotely when not required on-site, or alongside teams at the SeaTac and Seattle offices.