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Knott Mechanical

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Building Automation Controls Tech

Columbia, MD · On-site

$30 - $50/hr

Primarily responsible for designing, programming, preventative maintenance, and emergency service for a variety of commercial building automation management systems. This position is responsible for ...

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Knott Mechanical

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Building Automation Controls Tech

Columbia, MD · On-site

$30 - $50/hr

Primarily responsible for designing, programming, preventative maintenance, and emergency service for a variety of commercial building automation management systems. This position is responsible for ...

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VHC Health

Building Automation Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

Electronics or Controls Engineering Technology Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience with: * HVAC systems (air handlers, VAVs, chillers, boilers) * Building automation or HVAC control systems

VHC Health

Building Automation Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$87K - $161K/yr

Electronics or Controls Engineering Technology Experience: 23 years of hands-on experience with: * HVAC systems (air handlers, VAVs, chillers, boilers) * Building automation or HVAC control systems

Ecosystem

Building Automation Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

That's why we've integrated engineering and construction, seeing our projects through from design ... Project Development & Bidding * Assist with controls assessments during bid phases and generate ...

Ecosystem

Building Automation Specialist

Washington, DC

$110K - $135K/yr

That's why we've integrated engineering and construction, seeing our projects through from design ... Project Development & Bidding * Assist with controls assessments during bid phases and generate ...

VHC Health

Building Automation Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

Electronics or Controls Engineering Technology Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience with: * HVAC systems (air handlers, VAVs, chillers, boilers) * Building automation or HVAC control systems

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant building automation programmer in Washington, DC is $91,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $104,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Building Automation Support Specialist

VW International, Inc

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

WHY THE JOB EXISTS
Position serves to support and assist Walter Reed National Military Medical Center facility management operations and construction projects.  Proactively addresses issues associated with current practices and processes for facility and construction programs with a focus on monitoring Medical Center Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning control equipment and to correct equipment operations based on control parameters.  The work will support the planning, coordination, and support in scheduling activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. The work involves participation in the conceptual development of construction projects and support in its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
Work Location:  Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.  One position is available.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Work involves a variety of the following duties:
  • Assists Hospital Engineer in determining the condition of Direct Digital Controls supporting Medical Center HVAC equipment. Recommends to Hospital Engineer parameters to correct DDC controls on HVAC equipment such as air handler units, exhaust fans, and refrigeration systems. Makes DDC changes to correct air flow, temperature, pressure, or other interior environmental conditions.
  • Assists in monitoring DDC alarms, assists Hospital Engineer in determining the condition HVAC equipment conditions which initiate these alarms, adjusts DDC controls as necessary, and coordinates corrections of mechanical deficiencies with maintenance technicians.
  • Assists in researching air flow rates and air pressure differentials in negative pressure and positive pressure patient care rooms. Assists in evaluating deficiencies and works with health care professionals such as Infection Control, Industrial Hygiene, Mechanical Engineers, and Nursing to correct these deficiencies. Implements corrections based on Unified Facilities Criteria and Facilities Guidelines Institute accepted standards. (Examples of areas serviced are Urology, Intensive Care Unit, Urology, & Bio Safety Lab)
  • Makes recommendations to an electrical engineer or engineering technician regarding revisions to the building automation hardware and associated building automation system functions.
  • Assist medical facility personnel in the preparation of necessary project requirements and coordination when needed for addition and modifications of building automation systems.
  • Assists the electrical engineers or engineering technicians to design and implement various building automation hardware and computer software systems.
  • Assists in implementing energy conservation measures by utilizing and/or modifying the existing building automation system features.
  • Assists in performing necessary commissioning, diagnostic, and maintenance procedures such as field verification of system failures to insure the proper operation of building automation systems.
  • Assists in monitoring building automation system equipment and alerts HVAC technicians and operations engineers of HVAC problems. Teams with Zone Managers and HVAC technicians to correct environmental conditions within the Hospital.
  • Assist in editing of computer programs for building automation system to modify alarm specifications
  • Assists in coordinating computer and associated building automation system hardware service work.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • Five years of work experience specifically involving operations and maintenance of a Building Automation System within a Health Care setting.
  • Experience in computer programming, mechanical systems and various building automation hardware and computer software systems.
Compensation & BENEFITS
We believe in putting our people first and to further emphasize our commitment to our employees, we offer competitive and rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, providing excellent options for every employee.
VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
VWI allows for reasonable accommodations that enable an individual with a disability to participate in the application process, to perform the primary duties of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment that are available to individuals without disabilities.
VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled