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Fairfax County

HVAC Technician I

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$55K - $96K/yr

... direct digital control (DDC), and complex pneumatic control systems. Determines HVAC systems proper operation, trouble shoots malfunctions, calibrates and repairs equipment. Carries out the ...

Southland Industries

Controls Programmer III

Dulles, VA · On-site

$74K - $97K/yr

Develops complex programming and sequences of operations for Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Troubleshoots and performs quality checks for all graphics. * Maintains accurate and thorough ...

Fairfax County, VA

HVAC Technician I

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$55K - $96K/yr

Experience or working knowledge of Direct Digital Control (DDC) and Pneumatic Controls Systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), such as Trane Tracer and other ...

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What is the difference between Direct Digital Control vs Building Automation Technician?

AspectDirect Digital ControlBuilding Automation Technician
CertificationsTypically requires HVAC, control system, or electrical certificationsOften holds HVAC, electrical, or building automation certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, install, and program control systems in commercial or industrial settingsMaintain, troubleshoot, and operate building automation systems on-site
Industry UsageUsed by control system integrators, HVAC contractors, and facilities managersEmployed by building management companies, facilities teams, and contractors

Direct Digital Control specialists focus on designing and programming control systems, while Building Automation Technicians handle the operation and maintenance of these systems. Both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their primary responsibilities differ in system design versus system upkeep.

What does a direct digital control do?

A direct digital control (DDC) technician or engineer manages and programs digital control systems that automate building operations such as heating, cooling, and lighting. They configure, troubleshoot, and maintain these systems using specialized software and tools to ensure efficient and reliable building performance.

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Senior Building Controls Technician (25% Travel)

The Building People

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

The Senior Building Controls Technician will provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems. The senior control technician will be assigned to the Leesburg headquarters building but the primary work responsibility will involve working within buildings in Washington D.C. and its neighboring suburbs. 

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents

  • Ability to program projects with various levels of complexity

  • Capable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming

  • Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations

  • Develop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems

  • Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines

  • Provides owner training as required by the project

  • Executes system commissioning and functional testing

  • Assist in installation of control hardware

  • Startup and commission new hardware installations

  • Provide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers

  • Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed

  • Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel

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