Controls Engineer HVAC - DDC

Southland Industries•Union City, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the HVAC - Direct Digital Controls design, development and integration of all hardware drawings and software components as required to produce, complete, and fully functional building automation systems for assigned projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
1 to 3 years of experience in DDC controls or building automation design.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation including sequence of operations, technical product literature, programming manuals and specifications.
Knowledge of the latest versions of AutoCAD and MS Visio.
Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical equipment functions and use, HVAC systems controls applications, hardware and software products.
Knowledge of commonly used networks and network topologies.
Familiar with NEC code for Class 2 wiring.
Ability to function independently from daily supervision.
Ability to travel to jobsites to assist in the work and further understanding of control system applications.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications and sales proposals for assigned projects and prepare engineering plans.
Generate CAD control drawings and project submittal drawings as required on assigned projects.
Select products, controllers and end devices as needed to perform required control sequences.
Collaborates with other Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) and contractors (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) during the design phase.
Utilizes and develops CAD tools used in the system engineering process.
Updates hardware design packages based on changing project conditions.
Support the Software Specialist and Field Technicians with generation of custom control programming and databases as required on assigned projects.
Support the Software Specialist and Field Technicians with Design, program, debug, simulate, configures parameters and testing control system software.
Update software packages with approved input from project engineers.
Design, develop and verify graphic files in accordance to the project requirements.
Follows up to ensure completed graphics are correct.
Follows up during course of the contract and at the end of the job to ensure approved modifications are implemented.
Designs and completes LAN/WAN configuration including BacNet integration and other functional requirements for complete system integration.
Applies open protocol control products and solutions for multi-vendor HVAC control.
Performs all work in accordance with contract documents and applicable company standards.
Performs work to meet project schedules and to facilitate others to meet project schedules.
Develops procedures and check lists for the execution of specific engineering tasks to maintain consistency and completeness of the work.
Keeps Project Engineer informed of questions, progress, RFI needs, non-standard product requirements, discrepancies in contract documents and other issues impacting design and schedules.
Initiates follow up action to secure needed responses in a timely manner.
Prepares and presents work in a fashion to be understood by intended audiences.

Benefits

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits