Facilities Controls Specialist / Building Automation Specialist

Start date: October 15, 2026. SJS Executives, LLC (SJS Industrial) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in professional services for federal and military organizations, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

About the role

Facilities Controls Specialist / Building Automation Specialist supporting operations within a local VA healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of Quality Assurance for mechanical, plumbing, and controls systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings including wiring, architecture, and sequences; suggest sequence changes to meet field conditions.
• Coordinate work with other trades and upper-tier contractors to accomplish startup and commissioning tasks effectively.
• Inspect physical installations; document and report deficiencies to the project manager or direct electrical subcontractor for repairs.
• Install control components not handled by other contractors (e.g., actuators, relays, sensors).
• Verify correct installation and termination of control-point wiring, sensor calibration, and proper operation of field devices.
• Diagnose issues, determine corrective actions, and repair systems or components.
• Field modify DDC local control panels for expansion and engineering changes.
• Analyze and modify control software to ensure proper HVAC comfort and energy management.
• Support production of project-specific As-Built drawings based on initial construction drawings and field modifications.
• Support commissioning activities for building automation systems and complete commissioning documentation.
• Assist in site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participate in final job site walkthroughs, address warranty issues, and ensure system turnover.
• Adhere to all OSHA safety standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on building automation systems and components per service agreements.
• Test and verify system readings (e.g., trend logs, alarms, loop tuning) to ensure optimal operation.

Requirements

• Valid Real ID (federal regulation requirement).
• Three to five or more years of experience with Johnson Controls or Metasys systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience managing workload to meet professional and time-efficient execution.
• PC proficiency and ability to program DDC software.
• Must pass a drug test and thorough background check (extending beyond 7 years) for access to a military installation.

Pay

$37/hr – $41/hr.

Benefits

• 11 paid federal holidays.
• 80 hours of PTO accrual.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional benefits available.