Sr. Building Automation Specialist – Washington, D.C. – Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

About the Opportunity

A respected energy-efficiency and smart-building integration firm is seeking an experienced Sr. Building Automation Specialist to support a major university in Washington, D.C. In this campus-embedded role, you will connect advanced MEP design with real building operation—developing custom control strategies, improving mechanical system performance, and driving measurable gains in efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.

Position Details

• Title: Sr. Building Automation Specialist
• Location: Washington, D.C. (on-site at a major university campus)
• Salary: $100,000 – $155,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: Discretionary
• Travel: Minimal; campus-based position
• Leadership: Prior mentoring or PM experience strongly preferred
• Parking: Campus parking included

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed BAS and mechanical system evaluations across campus facilities
• Review and enhance sequences of operation to boost energy efficiency and occupant comfort
• Engineer, program, and implement customized BAS control logic (including from-scratch programming)
• Lead commissioning, re-commissioning, and performance verification activities
• Coordinate BAS installations and manage contractors, vendors, and internal technical teams
• Support bid development, scope definition, and preparation of estimates/BOQs
• Assist construction management teams in developing technical RFP inputs
• Train facilities personnel on BAS operations, dashboards, and updated control strategies
• Monitor post-project performance to maintain KPIs and long-term energy savings
• Prepare and maintain complete documentation, including as-builts, test scripts, and O&M materials

Ideal Candidate

• Senior-level BAS/controls experience on campus environments, hospitals, or multi-building portfolios
• Extensive hands-on work with top BAS platforms (Delta, Distech, Siemens, Honeywell, JCI, etc.)
• Deep understanding of HVAC equipment and central plant optimization (chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAVs)
• Skilled in commissioning, functional testing, and writing or modifying sequences of operation
• Ability to manage field activities, timelines, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide junior controls personnel
• Knowledge of energy-efficiency strategies, M&V, and ROI-focused performance improvements

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary range: $100,000 – $155,000 (based on experience)
• Discretionary bonus structure
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with generous employer contributions (Day 1 eligibility)
• 401(k) with company contribution after eligibility period
• Robust PTO package: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal days, ~10 holidays, plus winter office closure
• Campus parking provided; negligible travel requirements
• Professional growth within a mission-driven and sustainability-focused team

If you thrive in complex building environments and excel at turning BAS data into real operational improvements, this Washington, D.C.–based role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives on a premier university campus.