Building Automation Controls Engineer

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH
•$82,600 - $106,900

About The Position

The Building Automation Controls Engineer applies industry knowledge and technical expertise to design, install, integrate, repair, and modify building control systems across Student Life facilities. The role independently troubleshoots and replaces building automation network equipment and performs regular firmware updates of field equipment. It implements building automation integrations, alarms, and trending; maintains backups of building automation assets; ensures system tools meet OCIO security standards; maintains graphical interfaces for technicians; and assists with installing building automation devices, including programming and wire termination. The engineer also provides departmental user support through training, troubleshooting documentation, and consultation; works with customers to resolve problems promptly; and collaborates with Facility Operations staff in support of daily operations and projects. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
  • Four years of relevant experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

  • Four to eight years of relevant experience.
  • Student Life Facilities experience.
  • Previous technical project management and workgroup supervision experience.
  • Experience in facilities automation application engineering.
  • Experience in JCI MUI design.
  • Experience with Delta Orcaview, JCI CCT, JCI GX-9100, ALC Eikon, and Trane TGP2 control programming.
  • PC-based engineering and office applications experience.
  • TCP-IP networking and security experience.
  • Knowledge of BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP networking strategies.
  • Previous experience developing and conducting technical training courses.
  • Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys facilities management systems and devices.
  • Universal technician certification for refrigerant transition and recovery.

Responsibilities

  • Design, install, integrate, repair, and modify building control systems for Student Life facilities.
  • Independently troubleshoot and replace building automation network equipment.
  • Conduct regular firmware updates of field equipment.
  • Implement building automation integrations, alarming, and trending.
  • Maintain backups of building automation assets.
  • Maintain system tools to meet OCIO security standards.
  • Maintain graphical interfaces for technicians.
  • Assist with installation of building automation devices, including programming and wire termination.
  • Provide departmental user support through training, troubleshooting documentation, and consultation.
  • Work with customers to resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with Facility Operations staff in support of daily operations and projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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