Engineering or Computer Science degree or 5-7 years of relevant experience.
Strong skill with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.
Experience in building automation, PLC programming, and familiarity with programming languages like Python and SQL.
Preferred experience with Siemens TIA and Tridium Niagara programming.
Understanding of electrical, IT, and control systems is highly beneficial.
Capable of managing travel and work on-site for commissioning.
Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain professionalism with clients.
Responsibilities
Review project specifications and documents to understand project intent.
Breakdown project scope for effective delegation and scheduling.
Participate in project meetings and document discussions accurately.
Generate and route RFIs to relevant team members for clarification support.
Develop operational sequences and commissioning documents per project standards.
Lead startup and commissioning for large systems including AHUs and chiller plants.
Support account managers in project estimation and design processes.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance options.
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance available.
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
401K plan with company match contribution.
Full Job Description
Summary
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Senior HVAC Controls Engineer is responsible for the overall success of software design, program creation, and the implementation of procedures and standards used in the programming of controls projects. The role will primarily involve programming of HVAC and utilities plant sequences using building automation controllers and languages but also includes remote or on-site support of construction/service techs as well as other software engineers. This role will be an onsite position that will support projects in person in the Greater Boston Area.
Responsibilities
A key member of the Albireo team, the Senior HVAC Controls Engineer will be responsible for:
Review of project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to understand project intent.
Breakdown scope of work into manageable segments and communicate to Project Manager / Engineering Manager for scheduling.
Attending and/or receiving meeting minutes from software and graphics review meetings with customers (including customer representatives, general contractors, or commissioning agents).
Creating and routing project programming specific "Request for Information" (RFI) documentation to Systems Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager.
Following sequence of operations as required by project documents and develop engineered sequence of operations and commissioning documents, utilizing established standards.
Startup and commissioning of large systems, such as AHUs, chiller plants, or other utilities systems. Includes installation/configuration of workstations, servers, and network.
Assisting Account Managers with Project Estimating, scope development, and fundamental design for turnkey projects.
Software programming of HVAC/utilities sequence of operations, installation, and commissioning.
Design / Configure / Troubleshoot IP and/or RS-485 networks. Experience with BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP networks preferred.
Configuration of alarming and reporting of automation systems. SQL experience a plus.
Requirements
Siemens TIA and Tridium Niagara programming experience strongly preferred.
Engineering degree from accredited college or university. Degree can be offset by 5-7 years of industry experience.
Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
Experience and interest in electrical, computer science, IT, and controls is ideal.
Experience with building automation / PLC programming (function block preferred) or other programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, etc.).
Ability to travel to and work on construction sites for commissioning/startup.
Respond to and solve customer issues to completion.
Ability to take responsibility for and see a programming project to completion from initial design through commissioning.
Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
Salary Range DOE: $105,000-$148,000yrly
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401K with Company match
About Albireo Energy
Albireo Energy is a provider of energy management solutions for commercial and institutional buildings. The company offers a range of services, including energy audits, retro-commissioning, and building automation systems. Albireo Energy was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
