Building Management Systems / Electrician

Location: Waltham, MA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Shift: 1st Shift

Take Building Automation to the Next Level

We’re looking for an experienced Building Management Systems / Electrician to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of advanced building automation and facility control systems.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who understands BMS/EMS, HVAC controls, electrical systems, mechanical systems, networking, and facility operations. You’ll serve as a technical resource for building automation while working closely with facilities, engineering, IT, contractors, and vendors.

What You’ll Do

Monitor, operate, and maintain Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and related automation platforms

Monitor HVAC, electrical, mechanical, utility, and environmental control systems

Analyze system trends, alarms, and performance data to identify problems and optimization opportunities

Troubleshoot BMS hardware, software, network, and communication issues

Investigate alarms, abnormal trends, and intermittent system problems

Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Support system startup, commissioning, point-to-point verification, and functional performance testing

Coordinate with contractors and controls technicians during installation and commissioning

Perform preventive maintenance on BMS servers, workstations, controllers, databases, and network-connected devices

Support software updates, firmware upgrades, security patches, backups, and system enhancements

Monitor energy consumption and equipment performance

Optimize control sequences, schedules, setpoints, and equipment operating strategies

Manage building alarms, notifications, escalation procedures, and recurring alarm issues

Maintain control drawings, network diagrams, sequences of operation, equipment databases, system configurations, and operating procedures

Support cybersecurity, compliance, audits, inspections, and change management requirements

Work closely with Facilities, Engineering, IT, EHS, project teams, contractors, and vendors

Provide technical recommendations regarding building controls and automation strategies

What You Bring

3–5 years of experience supporting BMS, building automation, facility controls, or commercial building operations

Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems

Experience troubleshooting building automation hardware, software, networks, and communications

Knowledge of facility controls, building automation, and energy management systems

Understanding of networking fundamentals and connected control systems

Ability to read blueprints, control drawings, diagrams, maintenance manuals, and sequences of operation

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple teams

Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Building Automation, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Systems, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field

Building automation, controls, HVAC, electrical, or automation certifications preferred

Valid driver's license required

BMS Platform Experience

Experience with major building automation platforms such as Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Honeywell EBI, Tridium Niagara, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, or Distech Controls is highly valuable.

Why This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who wants to work with sophisticated building automation technology while playing a key role in facility reliability, energy efficiency, system optimization, and building performance.

If you have a strong controls background and enjoy solving complex facility technology problems, this role puts your expertise to work every day.

Building Management Systems / Electrici...