Control Engineer 2 (BMS and EMCS)

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

12d

About The Position

Control Engineer 2 (BMS and EMCS) supports the design, implementation, and commissioning of Building Management Systems that monitor and control HVAC, electrical, and other building systems. Working under the direction of senior engineers, this role contributes to controls design, programming, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting using industry‑standard BMS platforms and open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. The Control Engineer 2 collaborates with project teams and field personnel to deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable building automation solutions that meet project requirements, operational needs, and applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software
Experience in computer networks
Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms: Siemens (SIMATIC) Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred) Schneider Electric (Modicon) Tridium Niagara Framework ABB (AC500, AC800M) Omron KMC Controls Johnson Controls Metasys Honeywell WEBS Johnson Control FX Siemens Desigo/Apogee Distech Controls Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories GE Intelligent Platforms
Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms: AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform Ignition by Inductive Automation GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY) Siemens WinCC Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 0+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering
Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
Narrative Design Documents
Requirements Analysis
Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / HMI Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
Preparation of Specifications
Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
Plans and Designs
Programming / configuration of BMS head end or supervisor applications.
Graphics development for BMS head end or supervisor applications and touchscreen HMI's.
Program / Configure / troubleshoot BMS controllers.
Author testing / commissioning procedures
Preparation of test reports
Originates test procedures
Commissioning of deployed systems
Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
Perform Factory and Field Testing
Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.