Travelling Controls Technician – St. Louis, MO – Up to $90,000 + Benefits + Nationwide Travel
About the Opportunity:
A growing mechanical contractor is hiring a Travelling Controls Technician based in St. Louis, MO. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the field and is ready to take on national travel supporting a wide range of HVAC and controls projects. If you're experienced with BAS systems, controls programming, and hands-on commissioning—and are open to extended project-based travel—this is a strong opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic setting.
Position Details:
- Title: Travelling Controls Technician
- Location: Based in St. Louis, MO
- Travel: 75–90% Nationwide (flights, hotels, and per diem covered weekly)
- Compensation: Up to $90,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus
Responsibilities:
- Install, test, and commission Building Automation Systems (BAS) across multiple project sites
- Troubleshoot and modify existing control system programming (Delta, Tridium preferred)
- Perform point-to-point checks, functional testing, and full system commissioning
- Support start-up and termination of HVAC and controls-related equipment
- Communicate effectively with clients, general contractors, and internal project teams
- Work collaboratively with other controls and mechanical staff to ensure on-time project delivery
Ideal Candidate:
- 3+ years in a Controls Technician or similar BAS-focused role
- Experienced with Tridium, Delta, and/or Johnson FX systems
- Skilled in troubleshooting and rewriting control sequences
- Comfortable with 2-week to multi-month field assignments nationwide
- Based in the St. Louis area (required)
Position Environment:
- Founded: Over 25 years ago
- Team Size: 60+ employees
- Services: HVAC Design/Build, Value Engineering, BAS, Facility Services
- Industries: Commercial, Refrigeration, Healthcare, Government, Education, Industrial, Multi-Family
What’s Offered:
- Base salary up to $90,000 (DOE)
- Discretionary bonus
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching
- 2 Weeks Vacation + Paid Holidays
- Weekly travel reimbursement (flight, hotel, per diem)
Looking for a career where you can put your controls expertise to use on national projects while being based in St. Louis? Let’s talk about this opportunity.