Building Automation Controls Tech - I

Ameresco•United States - Ohio - Remote, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider focused on helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize. The Smart Building Solutions Group is hiring students graduating in December 2026 or spring 2027 for an entry-level technician role in building automation and controls. This full-time position involves learning the installation, testing, programming, and commissioning of building automation systems under the guidance of experienced professionals. The role combines hands-on field work with laptop-based troubleshooting and system checkout, including tasks like installing and testing devices, reviewing drawings, and troubleshooting controls issues to bring building automation systems online.

Requirements

Expected graduation in December 2026 or spring 2027.
Coursework, labs, an internship or other hands-on experience involving HVAC, electrical controls, building automation, networking or programming.
Basic familiarity with electrical wiring practices, hand tools and test equipment.
Ability to read and interpret basic wiring diagrams and construction drawings.
Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and a genuine interest in learning building controls.

Nice To Haves

Students completing an HVAC, HVACR, electro-mechanical or building automation associate degree program.
Students with controls focused coursework or certificates.
Strong communication, teamwork, reliability and a safety-conscious approach.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and work safely in construction and mechanical environments.
Early-career applicants are encouraged to apply.
Professional controls experience is not required.
Coursework, labs, projects, internships and other technical experience all count.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation of control panels, field devices, sensors and actuators under the guidance of senior technicians.
Pull, label and terminate control wiring in accordance with company standards and electrical codes.
Perform basic checkout and verification of installed devices.
Support point-to-point testing, system startup and commissioning.
Help identify wiring, device and communication issues on active projects.
Use meters, diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot control system performance.
Maintain accurate as-built notes, redline drawings and daily progress records.
Build foundational knowledge of HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, Direct Digital Controls (DDC), controls programming, building automation system graphics and control networks.
Perform other duties as assigned.