Automation Engineer

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

38d

About The Position

Provide technical start-up, checkout and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new customers. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Four (4) to Seven (7) years of Automation related field experience
Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to perform all necessary duties unsupervised
Knowledge of common Windows Office applications
Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication protocols and hardware configurations
Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability to take direction and full fill commitments
Value and support company mission and culture
Display honesty, integrity, sound reasoning, good judgment/values, and lead by example, all while maintaining strong internal and external relationships at all levels
Understanding of construction site safety and display a high awareness of your surroundings
Effectively prioritize and balance the “big picture” and immediate responsibilities
Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others
Ability to communicate and work well with others specifically but not limited to our electrical team members and project management staff at all levels
Effectively train, mentor, and delegate work tasks to lower-level Automation Technicians
Ability to effectively work with your project team members to resolve issues promptly

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, and purchasers and other internal staff
Start-up of Microprocessor based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
Ability to interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic
Ability to read and write code ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
Mentor, training, and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs
Ability to lead medium to large size projects
Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power
Set up and calibration of input and output devices such as temperature sensors, pressure transducers, etc.
Uploading, downloading, and modification of control software and programs
Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers
Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.
Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including but not limited to psychometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems.
Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points
Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics
Create Automation System graphics and dashboards