Building Automation Project Engineer

Overview:

Project Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Sales Support

Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers

Identify and assign tasks within the project team

Lead customer meetings

Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project

Maintain relationships with existing customers

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings

Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the project

Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project

Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware

Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures

Procure project hardware

Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians

Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

Lead customer design review meetings

Configure user interface and HMI screens

Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms

Execute internal functional and quality control testing

Draft system documentation

Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

Install project software and configuration onto site systems

Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation

Perform software calibration and tuning

Conduct functional tests of all systems

Troubleshoot installation discrepancies

Support additional customer testing

Program field modifications as required

Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications:

Technical Experience (One or more of the following technologies)

Controls Experience

Siemens: Experienced with Apogee (PXC), Talon Controllers, DXR controllers, Desigo CC or Insight

Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers

Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS

Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers

Tridium: Niagara N4

Other useful technologies include:

Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)

Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC

Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.

Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.

Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.

Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

Competitive Base Salary: $82,000–$130,000, depending on experience

Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results

Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match

Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time

Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support