BAS/EMS Controls Engineer

Therma•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BAS/EMS Controls Engineer must have knowledge and experience specifying, designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting Building Management Systems which range from chiller sequences to full building control systems. This role involves creating and refining reusable standards for the systems library, coordinating with estimators and management, and conducting site inspections for design and submittal drawings. The engineer will design building automation systems for various facilities, including data centers, laboratories, and hospitals, and provide sequences of operations, device schedules, and as-built panel layouts. Responsibilities also include coordinating submittals, selecting control system components, programming Distech controllers, designing graphics for HMI and dashboards, and writing job-specific programs using Distech GFX. The role requires coordination with Controls Technicians, third-party commissioning, and in-house installation teams, as well as providing onsite customer training and maintaining project documentation for "As-Built" drawings. The engineer will perform point-to-point checkouts, ensure software operates correctly, and make necessary software changes. Collaboration with Project Managers, Engineers, and support staff is essential.

Requirements

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of project activities
Ability to work with the customer to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues
Ability to work with all levels of management and non-management personnel
Working knowledge of office administration, project management, reporting, budgeting, budget control, business operations, blueprints, permit drawings, buildings, equipment, housekeeping, construction, purchasing, inventory control, and safety management
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management, is preferred, or a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with at least two years as an automation technician.
Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system (preferably Distech Controls with Niagara experience)
Good working knowledge of the systems commonly monitored and controlled by a building DDC/EMS. Systems may include Tridium/Niagara4/Niagara Ax, Distech Lonworks Controllers, Distech BACNet Controllers, and others.
Strong understanding of typical HVAC equipment and systems such as AHU, VAV, VRF, Chillers, VFDs, HHW systems, etc.
Good working knowledge of ASHRAE Guideline 36, California Title 24, and building management codes relevant for controls.
Ability to interface with customers and contractors at a supervisory and management level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize and lead a group of people including mentoring and providing technical, strategic, and tactical direction
Strong experience with Windows and MS Office
Develop projects for energy management and retrofits
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills and focus on project ownership
Attention to detail
Ability to problem solve

Nice To Haves

OSHPD and HCAI is a plus
Linux is a plus
C/C++, Python, JavaScript is a plus

Responsibilities

Create and refine reusable, field-tested standards/review and revise systems for submission to the standards library/coordinate with estimators and management to maintain the standard library's integrity
Conduct site inspection for preparation of design and submittal drawings for control system installation.
Design building automation systems for standard and/or critical environment facilities such as data centers, laboratories, or hospitals
Provide a sequence of operations, device schedules, and as-built panel layouts.
Coordinate submittals for the assigned controls projects
Coordinate with Project Managers
Select control system components
Program Distech controllers
Design and Build graphics for HMI, front ends, dashboards and digital signage.
Use Distech GFX to write job-specific programs
Coordinate with Controls Technicians to support third party commissioning as needed.
Visit work site, as needed, must be familiar with job site conditions.
Troubleshooting BMS problems
The BMS EMS Controls Engineer will coordinate their activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
Coordinate with in-house installation teams
Assist with Hardware/Software calibration as required
Provide onsite customer training
Attend job site meetings as necessary
Provide and maintain project documentation for the development of “As-Built” drawings
Provides technical support to clients
Ensure material and equipment is installed on a customer’s site per drawings
Perform point-to-point checkouts to ensure connectivity between field devices and controllers
Ensure that the software operates, and make necessary software changes to ensure mechanical systems operate as designed
Select control products, components, applications, and systems
Collaborate with the Project Manager, Engineers, and support staff