Building Systems Specialist II

Building Systems Specialist II (BSS II)

Location: Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Olympia, WA; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; Newark, NJ; Charlotte, NC; Glenolden, PA; Emerson, MO; Fayetteville, AR; Little Rock, AR; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; Albany, NY; Chicago, IL (Relocation Available)
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Exempt
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Based on Travel Schedule)
Travel: 50% Regional Travel (Expenses Reimbursed)
Compensation: $27.92–$46.66/hr (occasional overtime hours/pay) plus a discretionary yearly bonus and monthly phone allowance.

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Building Systems Specialist II (BSS II) for direct hire opportunities with a leading engineering firm. This role supports building automation, controls programming, controls design, retro-commissioning, HVAC optimization, systems integration, and energy efficiency projects from design through implementation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of BAS programming and design experience, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and can work independently while collaborating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Building Automation & Controls

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  Design, program, test, and optimize BAS solutions.
  
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  Troubleshoot controls programming, hardware, software, and systems integration.
  
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  Support HVAC optimization, controls upgrades, and energy efficiency initiatives.
  
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  Develop programming modifications and technical documentation.
  

Project Delivery

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  Perform facility assessments and site surveys.
  
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  Develop controls design documents and review contractor submittals.
  
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  Support construction, commissioning, startup, QA/QC, and project closeout.
  
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  Complete energy calculations, airflow calculations, and performance analysis.
  

Technical Leadership

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  Support metering solutions and systems optimization.
  
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  Create technical reports, standards, and training materials.
  
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  Mentor project teams and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
  

Required Qualifications

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  7+ years of Building Automation Systems programming and design experience.
  
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  Strong experience with BAS controls, HVAC systems, controls integration, and troubleshooting.
  
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  
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  Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
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  Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
  
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  Willingness to travel 50%, sometimes for multiple days in a row.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
  
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  Experience with Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, or Tridium Niagara.
  
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  AutoCAD proficiency.
  
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  Healthcare or Higher Education project experience.
  
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  Experience with retro-commissioning and energy optimization.
  

Work Environment

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  Hybrid schedule based on project travel.
  
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  Regional travel to client sites and offices (expenses reimbursed weekly).
  
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  Combination of office, construction, and mechanical room environments.
  
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  Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 100 pounds.
  

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?

At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect experienced engineering and technical professionals with industry-leading employers nationwide. We provide personalized career support, transparent communication, and access to exciting opportunities that help you build a rewarding, long-term career.