Controls Installer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Controls Installer

Job Description

The Controls Installer works on-site under the direction of a site superintendent and in close collaboration with a professional project team. This role focuses on installing low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, with a strong emphasis on work performed at military installations. The position requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety to ensure efficient, reliable, and high-quality installation of complex building automation systems across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Install low-voltage building automation and HVAC control systems in commercial facilities, primarily on military installations.
• Travel full-time to multiple states to perform work at various project sites, including military bases.
• Install conduit up to 1" EMT and rigid, ensuring neat, code-compliant, and safe routing.
• Install low-voltage cabling and sensors for building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Install low-voltage control panels and associated control equipment according to project specifications and drawings.
• Perform wiring and termination of low-voltage control panels and related devices, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and functionality.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints to execute accurate and efficient installations.
• Coordinate daily activities with the site superintendent and project team to meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and site-specific requirements while working on military bases and commercial facilities.
• Support commissioning activities by ensuring installations are complete, tested, and ready for system start-up.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other trades to resolve installation issues and maintain project progress.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience installing conduit and wire in a commercial environment.
• Proven experience with conduit installation up to 1" EMT and rigid.
• Hands-on experience installing low-voltage cabling, sensors, and control panels.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Willingness and ability to travel full-time to multiple states and work at various military installations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass and maintain a clean background check.
• Knowledge of commercial building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial control systems, facilities management systems, and energy management practices.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent the organization in a professional and ethical manner.
• 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

• Journeyman electrician or similar trade background plus three years of industry experience, or ten-plus years of experience servicing mechanical equipment control systems in the HVAC industry.
• Experience installing commercial building automation and HVAC controls systems.
• Exposure to or experience with Siemens controls, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), HVAC control, and automation systems.
• Experience with VRF systems, VAV systems, and HVAC electrical installations.
• background in start-up and commissioning of HVAC and building automation systems.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification.
• Systems integration and development experience on Niagara / Tridium-based systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with facilities management systems, energy management practices, and site preparation for controls installations.
• Experience with peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• AutoCAD or similar drafting software experience is a plus.
• Ability to program facility automation controls software or willingness to develop this capability.
• Interest in obtaining certification in Niagara AX.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-run organization that values long-term relationships, professionalism, and ethical conduct. The company supports your technical growth by offering opportunities to work with advanced building automation and HVAC control technologies and to pursue certification in Niagara AX. You will gain diverse experience across multiple sites and systems, while working with a supportive team that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and leadership development.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed on military bases and commercial facilities, requiring openness to frequent and extended travel across multiple states. The role is field-based and hands-on, with daily activity centered around installing and wiring low-voltage control systems, conduits, cabling, sensors, and control panels in active facilities. You will work closely with site superintendents, technicians, and other trades in a structured, safety-focused environment that follows site-specific rules and regulations typical of military installations. The position involves using standard electrical and low-voltage tools, PCs, and control system software, and may require adherence to project-specific dress and safety attire appropriate for construction and industrial settings.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, AL.

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 fully onsite position in Madison,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.