Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Engineer
About The Position
Dewberry is seeking a Building Automation System (BAS)/Controls Engineer for its MEP Group in the Raleigh, North Carolina office. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary consulting engineering team on projects for commercial, local government, state, and federal clients in the Southeastern U.S. The engineer will contribute to BAS and control system design, commissioning, drawing development, specification writing, coordination among MEP disciplines, shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site reviews, and field investigations. The position includes developing project-specific control schematic diagrams, sequences of operation, and specifications; evaluating existing systems for upgrade opportunities; and providing technical leadership to junior staff. It also involves some project management, including scoping work, scheduling resources, and estimating costs, as well as reviewing systems designed by others and interfacing directly with clients, contractors, and integrators. Dewberry’s MEPS team provides design services for nationwide clients and specialized facilities. Its work includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net-zero and renewable energy technologies, microgrids, energy resilience, and other MEPS services. The company describes opportunities for professional growth, collaboration on innovative projects, and the use of current technology. Dewberry has more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. A four-year degree in an engineering-related field and professional registration are preferred; a high school diploma is required. The role requires at least 10 years of directly applicable BAS/HVAC/controls design experience. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment offers are subject to background screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least 10 years of directly applicable BAS/HVAC/controls design experience.
- Direct experience working with common BAS manufacturer systems and components, including JCI, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Distech, and the Niagara platform.
- Extensive knowledge of MEP systems as they relate to control systems.
- Working knowledge of IP network configuration and topology as applicable to Building Automation Systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience dealing with employees and external clients.
- Ability to investigate and troubleshoot HVAC and control systems through client front-end interfaces and field investigations.
- Ability to provide controls-related technical leadership to professional and non-professional staff.
- Familiarity with industrial PLC/SCADA systems.
- Ability to work under own direction and interface directly with clients.
- At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year degree in an engineering-related field.
- Professional registration.
- Experience commissioning HVAC/Building Automation systems.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit.
- Pursuit of registrations, accreditations, and continuing education related to Dewberry practice areas and the candidate’s level of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Develop project-specific control schematic diagrams, sequences of operation, and specifications.
- Conduct field evaluations of existing control systems to assess upgrade opportunities.
- Perform some project management, including scoping work, scheduling resources, and estimating costs.
- Provide controls-related technical leadership to junior staff and teams.
- Review BAS/control systems designed by others.
- Interface with control system contractors and integrators.
- Interface directly with clients.
- Coordinate work with others within the Dewberry Family of Companies.
- Support BAS/control system design and commissioning, drawing development, specification writing, MEP discipline coordination, shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site reviews, and field investigations.
- Investigate and troubleshoot HVAC and control systems through client front-end interfaces and field investigations.
- Recommend changes to cost estimates and scopes of work when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
