HVAC Controls Engineer

Ideal Mechanical is looking for a System Engineer. In this role you will be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems and other low voltage control sub-systems (ie lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc) to meet the intent of the project requirements. You will work with your team in the field to ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. You will develop complex software programs, and solves problems to ensure proper operations of the building control system.

Responsibilities

• Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinates the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
• Assists in validation of complete system functionality and resolves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Pieper Electric field installation team and subcontractors.
• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software. Keeps project team informed of job progress and issues.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of five years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BacNet, etc). Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tool, Microsoft Visio. Honeywell Niagara N4/AX, BACnet Spyder and CIPer programming/software
• experience.
  
  

Ideal Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Disabled/Veterans/Females are encouraged to apply.