Electronics Specialist III Building Automation & Controls (HVAC)

Electronics Specialist III

Make an Impact at a World-Class University! Join the Colorado School of Mines Facilities team and play a critical role in supporting cutting-edge teaching, research, and laboratory environments. As an Electronics Specialist III, you'll serve as a campus expert in HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS), ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of highly technical facilities. This is a hands-on, highly visible role where your expertise directly supports a nationally recognized research institution. Mines offers exceptional benefits, long-term career stability, and the opportunity to work with complex, modern control systems across a diverse campus portfolioincluding laboratories, academic buildings, and critical infrastructure.

Why You'll Want This Role

• Work with advanced HVAC and BAS technologies across a dynamic campus
• Be the technical authority on BAS standards, commissioning, and integration
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and commissioning agents
• Continuous learning and access to professional development and training
• Make a measurable impact on energy efficiency, system performance, and indoor air quality

What You'll Do HVAC Controls, BAS & Technical Leadership

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, pneumatic, electrical, and direct digital control (DDC) systems
• Program, modify, and optimize control logic and sequences of operation for HVAC systems
• Develop, modify, and maintain BAS graphics and system documentation
• Lead in-house commissioning efforts and support third-party commissioning
• Serve as the campus authority for BAS standards, integration, and troubleshooting
• Review controls submittals and sequences of operation for new construction and renovation projects

Construction & Project Support

• Partner with Facilities Management and Project Managers on system design and upgrades
• Support new installations, remodels, and retrofits of BAS and HVAC controls
• Interface with contractors to coordinate addressing, point naming, sequencing, and integration
• Maintain "as-built" documentation and system records

Operations & Maintenance

• Respond to system alarms and performance issues affecting temperature, ventilation, lab exhaust, and IAQ
• Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification
• Use operational data to improve system efficiency and reliability
• Support energy auditing and system optimization initiatives

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with advanced HVAC systems, and want your skills to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply! This role is ideal for a controls professional who wants stability, challenge, and purpose in their work. Please note: this position reports to campus Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only:

• At least three (3) years of controls experience with BAS background, HVAC mechanical systems and at least three (3) years construction experience developing and implementing controls sequences of operation for the following systems: Cooling Towers, Chillers, VAV Boxes, Fan Coil Units, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Roof Top Units (RTUs), Laboratory Exhaust Systems
• Strong understanding of BACnet controllers and Jace's and system integration, including: Communication Protocols (BACnet IP/ MSTP, Modbus, LonWorks, Staefa, etc.), IP Addressing, Subnetting, Network Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting, System integration, BAS graphics development, Point to Point
• Program development experience within building automation or HVAC control systems

OR Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in higher education, laboratories, or research environments
• Commissioning experience (in-house or third-party coordination)
• Familiarity with campus-wide BAS standards
• N4 Certification or similar (if applicable)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Prior relevant state experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Background check
• Pre-employment physical
• Pre-Employment drug screen
• Motor Vehicle Record check

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at View email address on click.appcast.io within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io.