BAS/EMS Controls Engineer

Legence • San Jose, CA

10d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The BAS/EMS Controls Engineer specifies, designs, programs, configures, commissions, and troubleshoots Building Management Systems, from chiller sequences to full-building control systems. The role supports standard and critical-environment facilities, including data centers, laboratories, and hospitals, and coordinates with project managers, engineers, technicians, installation teams, customers, and contractors to complete controls projects successfully.

The engineer develops and maintains reusable standards, prepares design and submittal documentation, specifies system components, programs Distech controllers, builds HMI and other graphics, supports commissioning, and verifies that installed equipment and software function as designed. The role is full-time and onsite in San Jose, California; remote work is unavailable.

Requirements

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of project activities.
• Ability to work with customers to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues.
• Ability to work with management and non-management personnel at all levels.
• Working knowledge of office administration, project management, reporting, budgeting and 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, preferred; alternatively, a minimum of four years of relevant experience, including at least two years as an automation technician.
• Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system; Distech Controls with Niagara experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of systems commonly monitored and controlled by building DDC/EMS, which may include Tridium/Niagara 4/Niagara AX, Distech LonWorks controllers, and Distech BACnet controllers.
• Strong understanding of typical HVAC equipment and systems, such as AHUs, VAVs, VRF, chillers, VFDs, and HHW systems.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE Guideline 36, California Title 24, and building management codes relevant to controls.
• Ability to interface with customers and contractors at supervisory and management levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and lead a group, including mentoring and providing technical, strategic, and tactical direction.
• Strong experience with Windows and MS Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and focus on project ownership.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Distech Controls and Niagara.
• Knowledge of OSHPD and HCAI requirements.
• Linux experience.
• Strong programming background in C/C++, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine reusable, field-tested standards; review and revise systems for the standards library and coordinate with estimators and management to maintain its integrity.
• Conduct site inspections to prepare design and submittal drawings for controls installation.
• Design building automation systems for standard and critical-environment facilities, including data centers, laboratories, and hospitals.
• Provide sequences of operation, device schedules, and as-built panel layouts.
• Coordinate submittals for assigned controls projects and coordinate with project managers.
• Specify control system components and select control products, components, applications, and systems.
• Program Distech controllers and use Distech GFX to write job-specific programs.
• Design and build graphics for HMI, front ends, dashboards, and digital signage.
• Coordinate with Controls Technicians to support third-party commissioning as needed.
• Visit work sites as needed and remain familiar with job-site conditions.
• Troubleshoot BMS problems and assist with hardware and software calibration as required.
• Coordinate activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with in-house installation teams and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and support staff.
• Provide onsite customer training and technical support to clients.
• Attend job-site meetings as necessary.
• Provide and maintain project documentation for development of as-built drawings.
• Ensure material and equipment are installed at customer sites according to drawings.
• Perform point-to-point checkouts to verify connectivity between field devices and controllers.
• Verify software operation and make necessary changes so mechanical systems operate as designed.
• Develop projects for energy management and retrofits.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with an option to buy additional voluntary coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation, separate from California sick leave.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level