Controls Installer

Job Title: Controls Installer

Job Description

The Controls Installer works on-site under the direction of a site superintendent as part of a professional project team. The role focuses on installing low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, with a strong emphasis on projects located at military installations. You ensure that complex building automation systems are installed efficiently, safely, and reliably, consistently meeting high standards of workmanship, performance, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Install low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, including military installations.
• Travel full-time to multiple states to perform installation work at various project sites, primarily on military bases.
• Install conduit up to 1" EMT and rigid, following project specifications and applicable codes.
• Install low-voltage cabling and sensors for building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Install low-voltage control panels and associated devices in accordance with electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Perform wiring and termination of low-voltage control panels and connected field devices to ensure proper system operation.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints to plan and execute accurate installations.
• Support start-up and commissioning activities for building automation and HVAC control systems as needed.
• Collaborate with technicians and other team members on complex, critical building automation equipment at job sites.
• Represent the company professionally on-site, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and ethical conduct.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 13 years of conduit and wire installation experience in a commercial environment.
• Proven experience installing conduit up to 1" EMT and rigid.
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage cabling, sensors, and control panel installation.
• Ability to perform wiring and termination of low-voltage control panels and associated field devices.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Willingness and ability to travel full-time to multiple states for on-site work.
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment check.
• Journeyman electrician or similar field plus three years of industry experience, or ten-plus years of experience servicing mechanical equipment control systems in the HVAC industry.
• General knowledge of commercial control systems, facilities management systems, and energy management practices.
• Understanding of site preparation, peripheral equipment installation, and servicing techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers and external stakeholders.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leadership skills to support and guide technicians working on complex building automation equipment.
• PC proficiency and ability to work with facility automation controls-related software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience installing commercial building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Exposure to Siemens controls, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), and HVAC control systems.
• Experience with VRF, VAV, and other HVAC electrical and control installations.
• Knowledge in automation systems, control systems, and building automation commissioning and start-up.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification.
• Systems integration and development experience on Niagara / Tridium-based systems.
• Ability to program facility automation controls software.
• AutoCAD or similar design software experience.
• Experience with facilities management systems and energy management practices.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively on job sites and support complex commissioning activities.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-run organization that values long-term relationships, trust, and teamwork. You benefit from a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and continuous learning, including the opportunity to earn certifications such as Niagara AX. The environment promotes ethical conduct, clear communication, and collaboration, giving you the chance to work on impactful projects while developing advanced expertise in building automation and HVAC control systems.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-based, with most work performed on military bases and other commercial facilities across multiple states. You travel regularly and work on-site under the guidance of a site superintendent as part of a professional installation and commissioning team. The environment involves hands-on installation of low-voltage controls, conduit, cabling, sensors, and control panels, using standard electrical tools, PCs, and facility automation software. Work conditions require adherence to strict safety practices and site protocols, and you should be comfortable working in active construction or operational facility settings while maintaining a professional appearance appropriate for customer-facing environments.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir,VA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.