HVAC Automations & Controls Analyst (Hybrid)

Building Systems Analyst / Specialist

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Locations: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Tempe, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Philadelphia, PA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Nashville, TN; Little Rock, AR; Fayetteville, AR; New Jersey; Kentucky; and Indiana.

Relocation assistance available.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / project-based. Remote may be available in markets without a local office.

Travel: 30–50% regional travel. Business travel expenses are reimbursed.

Base Salary

• Building Systems Analyst I: $66,000–$89,000
• Building Systems Analyst II: $76,000–$102,000
• Building Systems Analyst III: $88,000–$117,000
• Building Systems Specialist: $85,000–$110,000
• Discretionary annual bonus

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring Building Systems professionals to support commercial HVAC, building automation systems (BAS), controls, commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy optimization projects.

Candidates may be considered for Building Systems Analyst I, II, III, or Building Systems Specialist based on experience and qualifications.

• Analyst roles: Focus on commissioning, system performance, facility assessments, and energy optimization.
• Specialist role: Focus on BAS programming, controls, system integration, troubleshooting, and field execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, troubleshoot, and optimize commercial HVAC, BAS, controls, and MEP systems.
• Conduct site surveys, facility assessments, system testing, and field inspections.
• Support new construction commissioning and retro-commissioning projects.
• Perform functional performance testing and system verification.
• Identify system deficiencies and energy-saving opportunities.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment, controls, sensors, controllers, and BAS networks.
• Modify BAS programming, sequences of operation, and control strategies.
• Support BAS integration, startup, configuration, and optimization.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and commissioning documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, testing records, and issue logs.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, project managers, controls vendors, and facility teams.
• Support project closeout and deficiency resolution.

Qualifications

Building Systems Analyst I / II / III

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field required.
• Analyst I: 1–3+ years of relevant experience.
• Analyst II: 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Analyst III: 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Commercial HVAC, BAS, controls, commissioning, or MEP experience.
• Retro-commissioning or new construction commissioning experience preferred.
• Healthcare, higher education, government, or large commercial facility experience preferred.
• CxAlloy or similar commissioning software preferred.

Building Systems Specialist

• 5+ years of BAS controls, HVAC controls, or commercial building automation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• BAS programming and system integration experience.
• Commercial construction experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC and controls systems.
• Experience with Siemens, JCI, Honeywell, Trane, Schneider Electric/StruxureWare, or Tridium Niagara preferred.
• AutoCAD preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• Engineering Intern (EI)
• Commissioning certification through ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE, or similar
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 120 hours of PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• Monthly phone allowance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Car allowance where applicable
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities