About the Role:
As a CBRE Lead Building Automation Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, configuration, and implementation of advanced building automation and control systems at a large aerospace campus in East Hartford, CT. In this position, you will be responsible for developing control databases, creating intuitive graphic screens, and configuring control systems in accordance with detailed project specifications and client requirements.
This role sits within CBRE's Engineering and Technical Services function, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of Building Management Systems, with primary focus on ALC WebCTRL
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in building automation systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead complex control system implementations in a mission-critical, highly regulated environment.
This role On-site in CT.
What You 'll Do:
Coordinate daily activities within Building Automation Systems. Work within the system to maintain operations.
Maintain a total facilities systems management program including all electrical, mechanical, life, and safety systems.
• Create programming using flow diagrams, sequences of operation, panel layouts, termination details, and project specifications or sales proposals. Act as the technical liaison between owner and construction managers.
• Program and troubleshoot ALC WebCTRL / BAS System
• Program control applications using various software tools to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integration devices connected through multiple communications protocols.
• Perform job site system checkout, commissioning, and testing of control applications to verify proper operation according to project specifications, sales proposal, and design documentation.
• Develop system graphic displays, according to project specifications or sales proposal.
• Deliver on-site customer operator training on the use of the installed system.
• Perform system evaluation and diagnostics. Identify corrective action to restore systems to proper operating conditions.
• Coordinate system installation with installing contractor at the job site as required. Perform final walkthrough to ensure all items are complete and job signoff is received.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and shares in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.
• Work to build consensus and convinces to reach an agreement.
What You'll Need:
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
Competitive Pay
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