Freelance Building Automation Programmer Jobs in Washington, DC

Conquest Solutions, LLC (CQS) is a leading application and engineering consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area specializing in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Design-build and General Construction. We assist federal, state and local government agencies, private sector companies; and commercial entities in the design and implementation of their BAS and General Construction projects.

CQS employees enjoy a flexible, fun, and family-oriented work environment.  We collaborate and learn from each other, which leads to each team member’s contribution having a huge impact on the overall growth of our company. We have a strong culture rooted in our core values of INTEGRITY, INCLUSION and INNOVATION. These values guide every aspect of our work and contribute to high levels of employee happiness that results in superior customer service to our client’s time and again.
CQS has an exciting opportunity for a Building Automation System (BAS) Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide onsite/offsite support for the DDC systems.
• Conduct inspections, preventative and routine maintenance, and performance testing to DDC systems and components.
• Identify, isolate, and provide solutions for system, software, infrastructure, component, and communication errors and issues.
• Repair, retrofit, modify, or remove components, in part or in whole, of the DDC systems. This includes but is not limited to, hardware, software, HVAC, and medium and low voltage (Mostly Class 2) electrical components, and wiring that is controlled or supported by the DDC systems.
• Read, write, and develop logic and code to support or enhance the existing logic.
• Perform annual inspections, inventory, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on all end devices of the DDC system.
• Perform preventative maintenance including calibrating electronic, electric, and pneumatic controllers, transistors, dampers, space temperature sensors, mixing boxes, end devices, and related components.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and performance testing on computer control systems, communication systems, and software systems.
• Perform routine analysis of system and software to identify areas of improvement to coincide with improving efficiency and use of the system.
• Perform an inventory of components, systems, parts, and supporting systems of the DDC system.
• Produce clear, concise, and comprehensive written/electronic reports detailing the status, work performed, deficiencies noted, and corrective actions.

Work Hours

Perform routine tasks between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Overtime may be required as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Have experience and documented training with DDC systems.
• Mid-to-high proficiency in Automated Logic WebCTRL and Tridium Niagara brand systems is preferable.
• Be able to read and analyze programming logic, graphics, configure/diagnose trending data, utilize/customize reporting information, and diagnose system network local and IP infrastructure (BACnet MSTP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and Lonworks).
• Be knowledgeable in HVAC and electrical equipment and apparatus that are controlled (directly and indirectly) by the DDC system.
• Demonstrate a firm ability to complete necessary communication documentation for CQS as a primary site representative, including but not limited to planning, execution, and post work reporting.
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ work experience in HVAC, Building Automation, or control systems with a minimum of 1 years directly working on any combination of integration, checkout, testing, commissioning, and/or field support of DDC and/or PLC-based automation systems.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of automatic temperature controls implementation and theory, building automation systems best practices, and other building subsystem metering requirements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of specification and design drawing review for control, electrical and mechanical applications to coordinate long-term and stable DDC usage based on such documentation, site observations, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in formulating work plans and perform troubleshooting methods given multiple constraints including project time requirements, lack of documentation from a site, or incomplete installation by others prior to CQS work.
• Must work independently with little or no supervision while providing guidance to other team members.
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills required.
• Possesses the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Ability to be attentive and responsive to client concerns while communicating with CQS management.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time and technical constraints.
• Ability to establish effective collaborative working relationships across different functional areas.
• Must possess a high level of ownership, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, professional temperament.
• Experience with MS suite of software for work tasking including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven and consistent field BAS controls technician experience is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a stringent Government background check, reference check and a drug screening.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to lift parts and material up to 50lbs

Employee Benefits

• Paid Holidays (14 days)
• Paid Time Off (starting at 10 days annually)
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match program (maximum of 4% match)
• 60% Employer-Provided Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• 100% Employer-Provided Life & Disability Insurances

Citizenship Required.
Existing security clearance is desirable.
Ability to qualify for a US Gov’t security clearance is desirable.