**Job Title: Building Automation Tech Specialist** **Job Description** The Building Automation Tech Specialist provides advanced technical leadership in developing, implementing, final testing, startup, commissioning, and calibrating instrumentation devices within Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and Industrial Control systems (ICS). This role requires implementing multiple interconnected systems with advanced configurable integrations to ensure optimal performance, interoperability, and security. The specialist must possess a deep understanding of sophisticated electrical and mechanical distribution systems and assist in planning and executing complex projects while providing strategic guidance and technical expertise. This position may require local, regional, and national travel. **Responsibilities** + Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems with a focus on advanced configurable integrations. + Perform basic TCP/IP configuration. + Configure communication devices and troubleshoot communication link failures. + Configure Modbus Gateway devices and use applications like Modscan for troubleshooting and monitoring. + Understand vendor manuals and configure power meters, PDUs, ATS, generators, STS, UPS, and battery systems. + Navigate through EPMS and SCADA applications for monitoring, trending, and data retrieval. + Safely operate breakers for points monitoring, including opening, closing, racking-in, and racking-out. + Understand PLC applications for project loading, updating, and communication parameter configuration. + Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets. + Perform simple routine electrical and mechanical calculations. + Assist in reviewing supplier documentation for compliance with specifications. + Possess basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems. + Familiarity with basic electrical and mechanical theories and power systems, including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, and power monitoring systems. + Perform Point to Point and functional startup scripts on EPMS/BMS systems. + Manage the progress of startup and issues lists, standards, and commissioning tools. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 8 years of experience with installation, troubleshooting, and/or testing of EPMS, BMS, industrial instrumentation, and/or SCADA systems. + Proficiency in startup, Point to Point, commissioning, SCADA, troubleshooting, building automation, and controls. + Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, Ignition, Niagara, Siemens Desigo, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), and instrumentation calibrators/simulators. **Why Work Here?** This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with a large and well-known contractor that consistently wins work and offers significant room for growth. **Work Environment** Work involves new build data centers and retrofitting existing sites. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mc Lean, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $64.90/hr. 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Mc Lean,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026. **About Aerotek:** 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.