Stantec

Automation Designer-Buildings

Stantec • $80K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in automation design and consulting.
  • Expertise in DDC/BAS for HVAC systems and EPMS from design to installation.
  • Familiar with industrial controls and PLC design.
  • Basic understanding of engineering practices and design concepts.
  • Proficient in CAD and Revit software tools.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Effective communicator for coordinating tasks with vendors and team members.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Building Automation designs to enhance client offerings.
  • Create advanced system designs with minimal supervision.
  • Collaborate with senior project engineers on deliverables.
  • Adhere to quality management processes before project submissions.
  • Assist with project management functions and timelines.
  • Engage with clients to explain service offerings.
  • Identify and communicate potential project roadblocks.

Benefits

  • Participation in engineering/professional community activities.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through seminars and conferences.
  • Exposure to diverse projects in tenant improvements and new constructions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

The Automation Designer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Senior Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one's own discipline. Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Develops Building Automation design and assessment opportunities for clients to grow Automation Team.
  • Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
  • Works in conjunction with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client's intent and scope of work in the proposal.
  • Follows the quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
  • Performs duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows:
    • Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
    • Fully understands and advises clients of company's service offerings.
    • Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
    • Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
    • Develops understanding of company's accounting and project management systems.
  • Participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience with DDC (Direct Digital Control) or BAS (Building Automation Systems) for HVAC systems and/or EPMS from design, programming, installation, troubleshooting, engineering, ETC.
  • Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC)/industrial controls a plus.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.
  • Knowledgeable of accepted design and construction concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Able to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures and government regulations.
  • Proficient in applicable software (i.e., CAD and Revit).
  • Exhibits effective communication skills to communicate the scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and co-workers
  • Bachelor or master degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or a related field required, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in automation design and consulting for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license a bonus.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor or master degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or a related field required, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in automation design and consulting for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license a bonus.


This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
NASDAQ
STN
* Ladders Estimates

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