Job SummaryDeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Building Automation Systems Software Engineer position. This position designs, programs, and commissions Building Automation Systems (BAS) for commercial facilities. The role troubleshoots control systems, supports system integration and start-up activities, and ensures systems operate as intended. The role also provides training and technical support to customers and technicians while helping deliver successful project outcomes. An ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in controls and related areas, and bring a customer-driven, problem-solving mindset to the team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Create control algorithms, download source code to controllers, manage system databases, and implement an animated front-end graphical user interface.
- Participate in final inspection and testing, assure customer acceptance, and conduct training for end user customers on system operations.
- Manage integration of multiple systems, facilitating information sharing between different protocols and establishing a front-end for multiple platforms
- Execute project start-ups, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of installed BAS controls and mechanical systems
- Work with project teams to demonstrate system operations and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work.
- Run and create semi-complex reports analyzing system operations
- Collaborate with equipment vendors to coordinate communication protocols, encryption, and database requirements for integration to their systems
- Provide plans and control system documents to application engineering teams to create as-built drawings using digital technology.
- Contribute to the layout and coordination of network drops, IP addresses and monitoring tools with customer's IT Department personnel.
- Train other controls technicians in preventative maintenance, repair, and care of BAS systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years background in temperature building automation and controls preferred
- Other technical experience such as military, job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
- Strong understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.
- Ability to configure and debug computer and networking problems.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
- Working knowledge of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater)
- Background in Niagara Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Automated Logic Controls, and/or Alerton preferred
- Working knowledge of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products.
- Must be service-minded and customer focused.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Creative problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions
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Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.
While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.
BenefitsDeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.
