ABB Audit Specialist

Summary

Johnson Barrow is a leading HVAC manufacturers’ representative in the Pacific Northwest that provides consultative services and mechanical equipment for high-performance building systems. The ABB Audit Specialist will conduct commercial HVAC and controls site evaluations, identify inefficiencies and retrofit opportunities, document findings, and collaborate with sales and service teams to develop proposals and energy improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site evaluations of existing HVAC and control systems in commercial buildings to assess performance, equipment condition, and system integration
• Identify inefficiencies, outdated technologies, or operational gaps that present opportunities for upgrades, retrofits, or service agreements
• Document site conditions with photos, system inventories, control architecture diagrams, and performance notes
• Collaborate with sales and service teams to translate findings into scopes of work and proposal content
• Provide high-level energy improvement recommendations such as modernizing control systems, adding VFDs, reprogramming sequences, or improving zoning and scheduling
• Review BAS/BMS data and trends where accessible to support energy analysis and ROI justification
• Attend customer meetings to support technical discussions and help present findings
• Maintain a detailed record of audited sites, opportunities identified, and status of associated proposals or follow-ups
• Stay up to date on new technologies and energy-efficient solutions in the HVAC and controls space

Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in HVAC controls, field service, energy auditing, or a related technical sales support role
• Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems (e.g., VAV, VRF, hydronic, packaged units) and BAS platforms (e.g., Tridium, Distech, Siemens, Johnson Controls)
• Familiarity with energy conservation measures (ECMs), HVAC efficiency principles, and utility rebate programs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, sequences of operation, and mechanical plans
• Experience using mobile inspection tools, report templates, and sales tracking systems (e.g., CRM)
• Technical degree or certification in HVAC, controls, energy management, or mechanical systems
• Experience in a pre-sales, estimating, or performance contracting environment is a strong plus
• Knowledge of utility rebate/incentive programs, ASHRAE guidelines, or LEED fundamentals
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3–5+ years of experience in HVAC controls, field service, energy auditing, or a related technical sales support role
• Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems (e.g., VAV, VRF, hydronic, packaged units) and BAS platforms (e.g., Tridium, Distech, Siemens, Johnson Controls)
• Familiarity with energy conservation measures (ECMs), HVAC efficiency principles, and utility rebate programs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, sequences of operation, and mechanical plans
• Experience using mobile inspection tools, report templates, and sales tracking systems (e.g., CRM)

Nice to Haves

• Technical degree or certification in HVAC, controls, energy management, or mechanical systems
• Experience in a pre-sales, estimating, or performance contracting environment is a strong plus
• Knowledge of utility rebate/incentive programs, ASHRAE guidelines, or LEED fundamentals
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities tied to individual and company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Volunteer time and wellness initiatives