Controls Engineer III

AIR Control Concepts • Lenexa, KS

1d • $90,897 - $105,560 • Hybrid

About The Position

Building Controls & Services Inc. (BCS), a member of the AIR Control Concepts family, is an HVAC and building automation company founded in 1985, serving Kansas and Western Missouri. The company provides heating and air conditioning, building automation, energy management, and indoor air quality solutions, with a focus on system efficiency and long-term cost control. The Controls Engineer III manages the design, tracking, and installation of systems and/or service installed jobs. This may include training of customers and employees, entering of database and programming, creating and installing new software, and performing troubleshooting function of assigned jobs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering.
• Minimum four years of experience in engineering systems and/or systems service.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, HVAC and electrical concepts and operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in using the engineering workstation, including full capacity of the AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Proficient in setting up Ethernet networks.
• Proficient in using current Windows Operating System for workstation and server applications.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical abilities to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and create and interpret graphs.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to evaluate urgency of situation and prioritize tasks.
• Organized with an attention to detail.
• Valid driver license.
• Requires travel to and from job sites for start-up and commissioning.
• Requires occasional overnight stays.
• On-call as needed to assist with online/onsite service calls.

Nice To Haves

• 40 hours continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Manages the design, tracking, and installation of systems and/or service installed jobs.
• Trains customers and employees.
• Enters database and programming.
• Creates and installs new software.
• Performs troubleshooting functions of assigned jobs.
• Generates graphics for both large and small-scale job sites.
• Performs point-to-point checkout autonomously or with system specialist support.
• Verifies program operates per given sequence of operation.
• Sets up trend information for all systems.
• Schedules system equipment per time-of-day schedule and owner’s presence.
• Modifies architectural drawings using AutoCAD to import into graphical interface.
• Constructs system graphics with pertinent point information blocks and navigational links.
• Assists with startup, certification, and project turnover.
• Ensures work quality on projects.
• Collects signed documentation (by the owner) of work completed.
• Performs job-related programming for computer-based systems.
• Creates programs for jobs ranging from simple AHUs to large complex boiler/chiller plants.
• Calculates facility energy usage.
• Executes optimization strategies for duct static pressurization, supply air temperature control, chiller/boiler plants, etc.
• Updates pertinent job-related information.
• Develops project information (e.g., system and cabinet layouts, database, submittal cut sheets, etc.) using given software to meet sales intent of the project.
• Generates RFIs (Request for Information) during project.
• Incorporates information from project blueprints, and specifications into submittal booklets.
• Prepares system overview of network layout.
• Prepares “as-built” record drawings and documents from data supplied by installation or operations personnel including graphical screenshots and printed programs.
• Stays current with new software and changes to existing software.
• Studies product manuals/brochures, etc.
• Navigates thru vendor websites to gather documentation (i.e. Infolink, FPG, etc.).
• Assists with sales estimating on potential or current projects.
• Establishes the time it will take to complete a task and is accountable for finishing projects on-time and under budget.
• Correlates labor and material pricing from sales team while meeting guidelines set by plans and specs.
• Determines when change orders are necessary and generates pricing for additional work.
• Provides customer service and technical assistance to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Develops relationships with customer end users and decisions makers.
• Serves as a technical resource to customers and BCS staff.
• Delivers technical support to end users and field labor when applicable.
• Conducts onsite customer training when essential.
• Presents a professional image of Building Controls and Services when communicating with customers.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
• Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

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