Building Automation Systems Specialist

Building Automation Systems Specialist – Espoo Interested in building automation, property automation and the technical systems used in smart buildings? We are looking for a systems specialist for our client company to work with building and property automation in Espoo. Role description In this role, you will work with the programming, commissioning, maintenance and development of building automation systems. You will solve practical technical challenges and see directly how automation solutions affect building heating, ventilation, cooling and other HVAC systems. Your background may be in building or property automation, but this is not essential. Experience in industrial automation, electrical automation, electrical engineering or HVAC/building services can also provide an excellent foundation. You may be at the beginning of your career as an automation engineer or be a more experienced automation professional. The key is a strong technical foundation, an interest in automation systems, and a willingness to learn and solve problems in practice. What we offer The opportunity to develop into a building and property automation specialist. You do not need to know everything already; you will receive an introduction to the role and the systems in use. A varied specialist role in automation, combining programming, commissioning, technical problem-solving and customer work. Practical work where you can influence the functionality, energy efficiency and optimisation of technical systems in buildings. Support from an experienced organisation and the opportunity to learn from building automation professionals. The chance to grow in the role according to your experience. The position can suit both someone early in their career with a strong foundation and a more experienced systems specialist. Permanent employment with Academic Work and the opportunity to work long-term in our client company’s building automation business. Salary of approximately €3,300–€5,000 per month, depending on skills and previous experience. Job duties As a systems specialist, you will work with building automation solutions as part of a skilled technical organisation. The role combines automation system programming, commissioning, maintenance and development with technical customer work. Building automation combines automation, electrical engineering and HVAC. Automation systems control and optimise, for example, ventilation, heating, cooling and other building services processes. You will work with both systems and software and the physical equipment and processes they control. You will work independently and together with other automation and building-services specialists, the project organisation and customers. The role also includes work at customer sites and travel within the operating area. Your duties include, for example: Programming building and property automation systems Commissioning and testing automation systems Maintaining and developing systems and solving technical problems Tasks involving digital integrations and connections between systems Developing and optimising automation for building HVAC processes Monitoring system operation and investigating technical problems Acting as a technical specialist in customer projects Working with customers, the project organisation and other technical specialists What we are looking for You do not need previous experience specifically in building automation. The most important factors for success are a good technical foundation and an interest in learning about building and property automation. Required skills and experience: Relevant technical education, such as a bachelor’s-level degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering or HVAC/building services engineering, OR equivalent skills gained through practical work experience An understanding of automation technology gained through work experience and an interest in programming, commissioning and troubleshooting automation systems A practical approach to work and the ability to understand technical systems as a whole Fluent Finnish and the ability to work in English A category B driving licence, readiness to travel in the Helsinki metropolitan area, and the possibility of using your own car to travel to customer sites An independent, responsible and persistent approach to work Experience in any of the following is an advantage: Building or property automation Programming and commissioning automation systems Logic programming or PLC environments Industrial automation Electrical automation, electrical installations or electrical contracting HVAC systems Building services engineering Servicing, maintaining or troubleshooting automation systems Technical work in a customer or project organisation Candidates with different levels of experience may be considered. You could be a recent graduate or an early-career automation engineer with relevant internship or work experience, a practical electrical or automation professional, someone moving from industrial automation into building automation, or an experienced building and property automation systems specialist. Other information Start: By agreement, as soon as possible Employment: Full-time and permanent employment as an Academic Work consultant. You will work at our client company. Location: Espoo, with work at customer sites in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Salary: Approximately €3,300–€5,000 per month, depending on skills and previous experience. Security clearance: The role requires the ability to pass the security clearance required for the position and customer sites. We review applications during the application period and move quickly with suitable candidates, so submit your application as soon as possible. Our recruitment process Academic Work is managing this recruitment on behalf of its client, who requests that all questions about the role be directed to Academic Work. Candidates are interviewed continuously, and if the recruitment process has already progressed, we may close the application period before making the final selections. The selection process includes tests measuring personality traits and cognitive ability. The tests help us find the right person for the role and ensure an equal and fair assessment. Become part of Academic Work’s success story As an Academic Work consultant, you can grow professionally, build your network and create valuable contacts for your future. You will be supported throughout your journey by a dedicated consulting manager. Questions about this job? If you have questions, contact the recruitment team at krs01@academicwork.fi and mention job ID WRB4L8 in your email.