Data Center Controls Technician

Controls Technician (Niagara / Tritium – N4) – Mid-Atlantic**

Location: Virginia / Maryland
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Travel: Local site travel required (mileage reimbursed)
Industry: Data Centers / Building Automation / Mission Critical

Overview

We are seeking experienced Controls Technicians to support Building Management System (BMS) and data center controls projects across Virginia and Maryland. This role involves hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration of Niagara/Tritium systems within large-scale, mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate is dependable, technically solid, and capable of contributing quickly with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of Niagara N4 / Tritium -based BMS and controls systems.

• Integrate and validate BACnet devices, controllers, and supervisory platforms.

• Conduct point-to-point testing, logic verification, alarm checks, and system optimization.

• Review drawings, control sequences, and network architecture; identify issues and propose solutions.

• Work across multiple active sites, supporting field teams and project managers.

• Deliver accurate documentation, including redlines, reports, commissioning sheets, and as-builts.

• Maintain safety, quality, and reliability standards in mission-critical construction environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-7+ years of field experience in controls, BMS/BAS, HVAC controls, or related technical installation roles.

• Hands-on experience with Niagara / Tritium (N4 strongly preferred) .

• Working knowledge of BACnet communication and device integration.

• Ability to diagnose issues in control logic, network communication, I/O wiring, and sequences of operation.

• Comfortable in fast-paced construction and data-center environments.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate with limited oversight.

• Must be local or within commuting distance of VA/MD sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission-critical or hyperscale data center projects.

• Niagara N4 certification or OEM partner training.

• Experience with Honeywell, Tridium, or other major automation platforms.

• Electrical background with controls crossover.

Work Model

• Contract-to-Hire: Intended as a long-term role with the opportunity to convert to full-time after the initial contract period.

• Standard full-time schedule; overtime may be available depending on project needs.

• All required tools, PPE, and equipment are provided after acceptance.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Alex Deery