Building Systems & HVAC (1)

Salary Range: 140000 to 180000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.

This role requires permanent relocation to one of the following locations listed below (relocation assistance provided):

Umatilla, OR (PLC/SCADA Ignition experience required)
Ashburn, VA (Data Center experience as well as experience with Tridium Niagara/Distech. Must understand wire sheet programming and logic)

Build something that matters—with people who trust you to own outcomes and deliver exceptional results for customers.

Join us at Mantis Innovation where authentic people show up as themselves, take real ownership, and are trusted to do what’s right—for the business and the customer. Our culture is rooted in Tenacity, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity, and Humility, and it shows up in how we work, collaborate, and deliver results that matter.

WHY THIS ROLE

Starting salary: $100,000++++
Annual bonus: Up to 10%, based on individual and company performance
What sets us apart? A BMS Bonus Program that rewards ownership, business results, and customer impact
Growth-focused: Ongoing training to develop both technical expertise and leadership capability

WHO YOU ARE

Curious, driven, and focused on delivering strong outcomes
You ask smart questions, dig into challenges, and continuously improve how work gets done
You want your ideas to matter—and to be trusted to deliver the best results for the customer

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BMS/controls systems
Partner with project teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable solutions
Own system performance and ensure customers consistently receive exceptional results
Depending on your location, travel approximately 40-50% throughout the year to support projects and customers around the US

Responsibilities

Service of existing building control systems.
Startup of complete building control systems. 
Install building control components (controllers, panels, conduit, sensors, etc.)
Low voltage control panel building.
Work closely with our installation subcontractors and coordinate work with them to ensure projects are completed on time as per code, standards and contract requirements.
Perform a point-to-point checkout per standard procedures. 
Perform software/hardware calibration required for proper equipment and system operation. 
Perform low voltage cable installation/termination for small projects if needed. 
Take on project commissioning activities to include daily meetings and documenting results.

Qualifications

Ability to own a task from beginning to end. Effectively communicating progress and/or issues about assigned task.
Can work both independently and as a part of a team.
Must be able to multi-task, it is very probable you will be assigned multiple tasks over multiple customers at any given time.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)
Can read schematics (network topologies, electrical one-lines, device wiring drawings, control drawings, etc...)
Familiarity with CAD, construction drawings
Strong understanding of open protocols (For Example... BACnet IP/BACnet MSTP/Modbus TCP/Modbus RTU)
Knowledge of terminating wire to terminal blocks to include RS-232, RS-485 and CAT 5/6
Troubleshooting skills, the ability to understand a problem and work toward reasonable solutions
Maintain proper understandings of code requirements for indoor and outdoor electrical infrastructure, and knowledge of handling higher voltage (120, 240, 480V) for controls purposes
Has had experience with BMS software, Tridium is preferred and understands wire sheet programming and logic.
Basic networking, ability to manipulate pc settings to access, set up and commission devices on a network.
Ability to visit job construction hard hat areas and climb stairs, climb ladders, maneuver in and around pipework and air ducts and work safely near exposed line voltage and low voltage wiring and terminations.  
Possess valid state motor vehicle license and possess safe driving record as required by company’s insurance carrier.  
Able to pass State and Federal security screening. 
Out-of-state travel will be required depending on your location (estimated to be between 50%+ throughout the year if you are not located in one of the cities listed above) 
Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical equipment in a typical Data Center application
Basic proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)

Location Qualifications

PNW (Umatilla) requirement: PLC/SCADA Ignition experience
Ashburn, VA: Experience with BMS software; Tridium/Distech is preferred. Must understand wire sheet programming and logic.

This role is open to and may offer additional compensation in the form of relocation assistance to candidates willing to relocate permanently. The total cash range above also depends on the location you choose to relocate to.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

Not sure you meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.

Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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