HVAC Controls Engineer

PPC Partners

$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years of relevant experience in HVAC or a related technical field required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or associate degree with extensive experience.
  • Knowledge of building automation systems and low voltage control theory is essential.
  • Experience in integrating subsystems using industry protocols (LON, BacNet) is required.
  • Advanced computer skills, especially in drafting tools like Microsoft Visio and relevant programming software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure complex building control systems based on project specifications.
  • Develop and test software programs for system operation according to project intent.
  • Coordinate the creation of drawings and schedules for project submittals and installation.
  • Select, track, and manage delivery of materials for assigned projects.
  • Assist in loading, commissioning, and validating system controllers to ensure effective operation.
  • Communicate design and operational information to clients and field teams through detailed documentation.
  • Provide training for end users on how to operate the building control systems.

Benefits

  • Adherence to safety standards, emphasizing employee and subcontractor safety.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development in advanced HVAC technologies.
Full Job Description
HVAC Controls Engineer

Ideal Mechanical is looking for a SystemEngineer. In this role you will be responsible for the design, configuration, andoperation of complete building control systems and other low voltage controlsub-systems (ie lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc) to meet the intent ofthe 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 ensureproper 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.

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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 isan Equal Opportunity Employer

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