HVAC BAS Controls Specialist (Traveling) – Based in New York, NY – Energy Efficiency Projects Across the U.S. & Canada

Opportunity Overview:

Join a forward-thinking energy solutions company focused on sustainability, carbon reduction, and mechanical retrofits. As a HVAC BAS Controls Specialist, you’ll take the technical lead on large-scale energy performance projects involving retrofits and BAS integrations across a range of sectors. This position is based in New York and requires up to 80% travel across North America.

What’s Offered:

• Salary: $100,000 – $130,000
• Bonus: Discretionary
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (100% coverage available on some plans)
• 401(k): Up to 3.5% employer match after 3 months
• PTO: Over 5 weeks annually (vacation, personal, holidays, office closure 12/25 – 1/1)
• Work Setup: Mileage reimbursement, tools, and cellphone provided
• Travel: 80% domestic and Canadian travel; must be based in NY
• Remote Flexibility: Yes, when not onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the BAS lead for large-scale mechanical and controls retrofit projects
• Conduct surveys of existing BAS systems during the design phase
• Analyze current sequences of operation and mechanical system performance
• Develop control strategies and write programs from scratch
• Perform point-to-point checkout, system commissioning, and start-ups (including chillers and boilers)
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and construction teams to ensure successful delivery
• Support the development of RFPs and design documentation
• Train on-site staff on BAS operation and system performance monitoring
• Contribute to ongoing post-installation performance tracking and optimization

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on BAS programming and mechanical systems integration
• Strong experience with air handlers, VAV systems, and HVAC efficiency strategies
• Proficiency in at least one major controls platform (Delta, Distech, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.)
• Ability to travel frequently, including across international borders (U.S. & Canada)

If you’re an experienced controls expert ready to make a large-scale impact in the energy efficiency space—let’s talk.