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This role requires permanent relocation to one of the following locations listed below (relocation assistance provided):

• Umatilla, OR (PLC/SCADA Ignition experience required)
• Ashburn, VA (Data Center experience as well as experience with Tridium Niagara/Distech. Must understand wire sheet programming and logic)

Build something that matters—with people who trust you to own outcomes and deliver exceptional results for customers.

Join us at Mantis Innovation where authentic people show up as themselves, take real ownership, and are trusted to do what’s right—for the business and the customer. Our culture is rooted in Tenacity, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity, and Humility, and it shows up in how we work, collaborate, and deliver results that matter.

WHY THIS ROLE

• Starting salary: $100,000++++
• Annual bonus: Up to 10%, based on individual and company performance
• What sets us apart? A BMS Bonus Program that rewards ownership, business results, and customer impact
• Growth-focused: Ongoing training to develop both technical expertise and leadership capability

WHO YOU ARE

• Curious, driven, and focused on delivering strong outcomes
• You ask smart questions, dig into challenges, and continuously improve how work gets done
• You want your ideas to matter—and to be trusted to deliver the best results for the customer

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BMS/controls systems
• Partner with project teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable solutions
• Own system performance and ensure customers consistently receive exceptional results
• Depending on your location, travel approximately 40-50% throughout the year to support projects and customers around the US

• Service of existing building control systems. 
• Startup of complete building control systems.  
• Install building control components (controllers, panels, conduit, sensors, etc.) 
• Low voltage control panel building. 
• Work closely with our installation subcontractors and coordinate work with them to ensure projects are completed on time as per code, standards and contract requirements. 
• Perform a point-to-point checkout per standard procedures.  
• Perform software/hardware calibration required for proper equipment and system operation.  
• Perform low voltage cable installation/termination for small projects if needed.  
• Take on project commissioning activities to include daily meetings and documenting results. 

• Ability to own a task from beginning to end. Effectively communicating progress and/or issues about assigned task. 
• Can work both independently and as a part of a team. 
• Must be able to multi-task, it is very probable you will be assigned multiple tasks over multiple customers at any given time.  
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Can read schematics (network topologies, electrical one-lines, device wiring drawings, control drawings, etc...) 
• Familiarity with CAD, construction drawings 
• Strong understanding of open protocols (For Example... BACnet IP/BACnet MSTP/Modbus TCP/Modbus RTU) 
• Knowledge of terminating wire to terminal blocks to include RS-232, RS-485 and CAT 5/6 
• Troubleshooting skills, the ability to understand a problem and work toward reasonable solutions  
• Maintain proper understandings of code requirements for indoor and outdoor electrical infrastructure, and knowledge of handling higher voltage (120, 240, 480V) for controls purposes 
• Has had experience with BMS software, Tridium is preferred and understands wire sheet programming and logic. 
• Basic networking, ability to manipulate pc settings to access, set up and commission devices on a network. 
• Ability to visit job construction hard hat areas and climb stairs, climb ladders, maneuver in and around pipework and air ducts and work safely near exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations.   
• Possess valid state motor vehicle license and possess safe driving record as required by company’s insurance carrier.   
• Able to pass State and Federal security screening.  
• Out-of-state travel will be required depending on your location (estimated to be between 50%+ throughout the year if you are not located in one of the cities listed above)  
• Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical equipment in a typical Data Center application
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)

• PNW (Umatilla) requirement: PLC/SCADA Ignition experience 
• Ashburn, VA: Experience with BMS software; Tridium/Distech is preferred. Must understand wire sheet programming and logic. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.