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JLL

Building Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Demonstrated experience with commercial HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building automation controls * Previous experience in preventive maintenance programs and emergency response situations ...

JLL

Building Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Demonstrated experience with commercial HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building automation controls * Previous experience in preventive maintenance programs and emergency response situations ...

Alutiiq

Automation Controls Specialist I

Blackstone, VA · On-site

The Building Automation Lead is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Building Automation Systems (BAS) that regulate facility HVAC, lighting, and energy management ...

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Controls Consultant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

We are seeking a Controls Consultant to be a subject matter expert (SME) on building automation systems and lead a team in client facilities. I've never heard of Talent Acquisition Concepts. What do ...

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Controls Consultant

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$96K - $124K/yr

We are seeking a Controls Consultant to be a subject matter expert (SME) on building automation systems and lead a team in client facilities. I've never heard of Talent Acquisition Concepts. What do ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Building Automation Controls specialist?

To thrive as a Building Automation Controls specialist, you need a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering, HVAC systems, and control logic, often supported by relevant certifications or technical degrees. Familiarity with building automation software (such as BACnet, Tridium, or Siemens systems) and programming PLCs or DDC controllers is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help in troubleshooting, collaborating with teams, and ensuring system reliability. These skills and qualities are essential to optimize building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort in increasingly complex facilities.

What are some typical challenges faced when working as a Building Automation Controls technician, and how can they be addressed?

Building Automation Controls technicians often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex system malfunctions, integrating new technologies with legacy systems, and keeping up with rapidly evolving industry standards. These issues can be addressed by staying current with manufacturer training, collaborating closely with other technical staff, and utilizing diagnostic tools to systematically isolate problems. Proactive communication with facility managers and ongoing professional development also help ensure smooth system operation and continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Building Automation Controls vs HVAC Technician?

AspectBuilding Automation ControlsHVAC Technician
CertificationsBACnet, Niagara, CCNA, or similar automation certificationsEPA 608, HVAC certifications, EPA refrigerant handling
Work EnvironmentCommercial buildings, control systems, integration labsMechanical rooms, service calls, installation sites
Job FocusDesign, programming, and maintenance of building control systemsInstallation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC equipment

Building Automation Controls specialists focus on designing and maintaining integrated control systems for building operations, while HVAC Technicians primarily handle the installation and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Both roles require technical certifications and often work in similar commercial environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Senior Technician Operational Technology & Controls

Ashburn, VA • On-site

CloudHQ LLC
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.
What the Role Entails
The Senior Technician, Operational Technology & Controls, supports CloudHQ's building automation, controls, and operational technology environments across the data center portfolio. This role provides hands-on support for Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), OT network components, alarm monitoring workflows, and facilities telemetry used by operations teams.
This senior technical contributor role is suited for someone who has supported controls systems in live, mission-critical environments; understands the interaction between IT and OT systems; and can assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, change execution, vendor activities, documentation, and audit evidence collection. The role also supports CloudHQ's internal AI and analytics initiatives by helping ensure facility telemetry is accurate, complete, and usable for predictive maintenance, fault diagnostics, and energy optimization.
What You Will Get to Do
Centralized Monitoring & Operations
  • Monitor and support centralized facilities monitoring workflows for BMS and EPMS across campuses, including alarm review, triage, escalation support, event coordination, and communication with site operations teams.
  • Support alarm management, trend analysis, and fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) by identifying recurring issues, validating alarm behavior, and recommending tuning opportunities.
  • Maintain operational records and support reporting on alarm volumes, response activity, nuisance alarms, telemetry completeness, and system health indicators.

OT Architecture & Controls Integration
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of building automation and controls standards for BAS/BMS, EPMS, DCIM, SCADA concepts, and supporting OT network infrastructure.
  • Perform and support controls integration activities across BACnet/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, SNMP, MQTT, and OPC-UA in alignment with established standards.
  • Assist with point-to-point verification, controls validation, device communication checks, and integration quality assurance for new construction, retrofits, and system changes

OT Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Support OT cybersecurity practices, including network segmentation, secure remote access, firewall rule coordination, asset visibility, and secure configuration of controls environments.
  • Assist with ISO 27001 and SOC audit cycles by gathering system evidence, validating documentation, supporting data calls, and confirming controls-related records are complete and accurate.
  • Follow and support documented change management processes for OT systems, including change preparation, implementation support, validation, rollback readiness, and post-change documentation.
  • Ensure SIEM and network monitoring visibility into OT environments in partnership with the IT organization.

Commissioning & New Facility Turnover
  • Support the controls scope during commissioning and turnover of new data center facilities, working with site operations, general contractors, commissioning agents, and controls vendors.
  • Validate telemetry readiness at Day 1 of operations by confirming point mapping, naming standards, alarm configuration, communication status, and flow to the central monitoring platform.

Telemetry, Analytics & AI Enablement
  • Support CloudHQ's internal AI and analytics team by helping validate clean, structured, real-time facility telemetry for advanced analytics, automated diagnostics, and energy optimization.
  • Assist with evaluation, testing, and operational integration of smart building, analytics, monitoring, and CMMS-connected platforms under the direction of OT and IT leadership.

Vendor Coordination. Documentation, & Support
  • Coordinate with controls vendors, systems integrators, site operations, and IT teams to support troubleshooting, maintenance windows, commissioning activities, and corrective actions.
  • Review vendor work for technical completeness, support punch-list closure, document issues, and escalate schedule, quality, or operational concerns through the appropriate leadership path.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation, system records, commissioning evidence, inventory references, and operational runbooks for supported OT and controls systems.

Requirements
What You Bring to The Role
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience supporting controls, operational technology, building automation, or information technology systems in mission-critical environments; data center experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting multi-site BMS, EPMS, DCIM, OT, or facilities monitoring environments, including alarm response, troubleshooting, documentation, and vendor coordination.
  • Ability to support change execution, maintenance windows, commissioning activities, technical validation, and issue escalation in live operational facilities.
  • Strong working knowledge of BAS/BMS, EPMS, DCIM, SCADA concepts, and the protocols listed under Technical Knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles, including segmentation, firewall coordination, secure remote access, SIEM or monitoring visibility, and secure change management practices.
  • Experience supporting commissioning and turnover of new data center facilities.
  • CompTIA Network+, Security+, GICSP, vendor technical certifications, or equivalent technical training preferred.

Technical Knowledge
Candidates should also possess working command of:
Building Automation & Controls
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
  • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) concepts
  • Facility controls and monitoring architectures

Building Protocols
  • BACnet and BACnet/IP
  • Modbus RTU/TCP
  • SNMP and MQTT
  • OPC-UA (preferred)

Data Center Infrastructure
  • HVAC and mechanical cooling systems; chilled water systems; CRAH and CRAC infrastructure
  • UPS, generator, and power distribution systems
  • Environmental monitoring systems

Operational Technology & IT/OT Convergence
  • Alarm management, event correlation, trend analysis, and fault detection and diagnostics (FDD)
  • Controls integration, point-to-point verification, and building system commissioning support
  • OT cybersecurity principles: segmentation, NGFW, zero trust for legacy equipment
  • SIEM, network management systems (NMS), and endpoint management tooling
  • Cloud-hosted infrastructure supporting OT and data center IT assets (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
  • ISO 27001 information security management systems and documented change management

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess
  • Supporting a centralized Operations Center, Command Center, NOC, or Facilities Monitoring Center.
  • Monitoring BMS/EPMS systems across multiple sites or campuses.
  • Alarm triage, escalation management, and event coordination at portfolio scale.
  • Supporting systems integrators, controls vendors, commissioning agents, or site operations teams in mission-critical facilities; systems-integrator experience is highly valued.
  • Supporting audit evidence collection, system documentation, and controls-related data requests in ISO 27001 or SOC environments.
  • Supporting OT cybersecurity implementation activities, including firewall coordination, monitoring visibility, secure remote access, asset reviews, and remediation tracking.
  • Cloud-connected smart building technologies and analytics platforms; operations management and CMMS platforms (e.g., Chekhub, IBM Maximo) and their integration with monitoring systems.
  • Supporting commissioning and turnover of new data center facilities within hyperscale development environments.
  • ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, and data center operational best practices.

Certifications
One or more of the following is strongly preferred:
  • CompTIA Network+, Security+, GICSP, or equivalent networking, cybersecurity, or OT security certification
  • BACnet International Professional Certification (BPC), BACnet Operator (B-OP), or BACnet Advanced Operator (B-AOP)
  • Niagara 4 Technical Certification (Tridium)
  • Johnson Controls Metasys Technical Certification
  • Siemens Desigo Technical Certification
  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation Certification
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM); Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
  • Facility Management Professional (FMP); Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA)
  • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform certifications
  • Relevant military technical training in building automation, controls systems, facilities monitoring, or operational technology

What We Offer
CloudHQ's people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.
Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CloudHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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