Also called: Controls Technician
Programs the computer systems that control heating, cooling, and lighting in big buildings.
You program a controller so a school's HVAC shuts down after hours, then track down why one classroom is always freezing.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate in HVAC, electronics, or controls; manufacturer training.
Ways in: 2-year college, Trade school. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: HVAC Technology, Electronics Technology, Building Automation.
Growing much faster than average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI now tunes buildings and writes control sequences, trimming programming work; installing, wiring and fixing controls stays human.
Classes: Computer science, Physics, Electronics CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9021.
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