Controls Systems Engineer Specialist

This is a remote position.

• Lead designs for DDC and PLC programmable controller-based control systems for one or more projects
  
• Lead BAS controls and EPMS AE design and system integrator shop drawing design
  
• Design controls network / system architecture including IT / OT requirements and interface to match the application needs
  
• Select instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices and create Bill of materials (BOMs)
  
• Lead designs for control panels including layout, control power, relay logic, and wiring diagrams
  
• Create and review project specifications 
  
• Create and review sequence of operations
  
• Work with client IT departments to ensure safe and secure systems to meet best practices
  

• Review and submit deliverables per project requirements including AE design drawings, shop drawings, , product data, operations and maintenance manuals, and asbuilts
  
• Participate in building automation focused design reviews
  
• Serve as client contact for one or more clients on projects of routine or complex scope
  
• Participate in internal and external quality control and peer reviews
  
• Coordinate with vendors for product specifications, pricing and availability
  
• Lead internal and external project meeting discussions and page turns on engineering scope
  

• Manage project communication and reporting
  
• Prepare development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
  
• Manage personal hours using company tools
  

Requirements

• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
  
• Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
  
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
  
• Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
  
• Knowledge of Networking including Addressing, VLANs, LANs, Switches and Routers
  
• Knowledge of open-source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
  
• Knowledge of DDC systems including Distech, Honeywell, and Tridium Niagara
  
• Knowledge of PLC systems including Schneider Electric and Allen Bradley
  
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
  
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
  
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
  
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
  
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
  
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
  
• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers
  

• Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
  
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
  
• Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
  
• Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
  
• On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
  
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds 
  

• Up to 20%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
  
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
  

• Two years of experience with hands-on installation, testing, validation and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure
  

• Minimum five years of additional experience as project lead for BAS / EPMS designs for systems integrator or AE consultant
  

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  
• Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
  
• Dental and vision plans
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
  
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
  
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment