Traveling Controls Technician

Post Date

Jul 07, 2025

Location

Madison,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35758
US
Nov 10, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

DC0-9cc56f0f-f33c-47a8-8048-e159b4be60f7

Pay Rate

$25 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The role of Controls Technician entails working on-site, in close collaboration with a team of professionals. The primary objective is to facilitate and lead the installation of low voltage building automation and HVAC control systems within commercial structures. This role requires a high level of expertise, professionalism, and dedication to ensure the efficient and reliable installation of complex building automation systems in military installations. Your contributions are critical to the success of our clients projects, thus, we expect the highest standards of performance and safety.

Day to Day:
• Traveling to multiple states to perform work at various military installations.
• Act as a working leader of an installation team of 1-4 individuals.
• Installation of low-voltage cabling and sensors and panels.
• Wiring and termination of low-voltage control panels and associated devices
• Configuration of field controllers and uploading/modifying pre-written applications.
• Assist in performing point-to-point checkout, troubleshooting, and commissioning of controls systems.
• Coordination with project management to ensure the proper execution of the installation process.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

· 3-5 years in conduit and wire installation within a commercial setting
· 3-5 years in building automation and HVAC controls installation and troubleshooting within a commercial setting.
· Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints.
· Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also providing guidance and support to other team members, and the capability to lead a team to meet schedule objectives.
· Ability to efficiently organize and lay out jobsite activities, including material takeoffs and ordering specifications.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
· A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
· A clean background check - 7 years

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Direct experience programming building automation and HVAC controls systems
• Niagara 4 Technical Certification
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 Certification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.