Controls Engineer Supervisor

Carrier•Pasadena, TX

7d•$79,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Controls Engineering Supervisor leads a team of Controls Engineers and is responsible for managing, training, mentoring, and verifying the work of direct reports. The role collaborates with the Engineering Manager in regular manpower meetings to distribute workload, review backlog, and plan for future department needs. The position designs and documents building automation systems, configures and programs the WebCTRL system, develops interfaces, and tests and commissions complex building systems. It ensures project deliverables meet customer and company requirements and standards, supports sales with technical expertise, and coordinates engineering milestones with Project Managers. The supervisor also performs quality reviews, leads performance reviews, maintains design and programming standards, participates in hiring, and promotes safety and ethical conduct. This position requires reliable reporting to the assigned work location and willingness to travel an average of 10% of the workweek, including air travel, overnight stays, and travel as needed. Physical requirements include climbing ladders or using lift equipment above 8 feet and lifting up to 50 pounds. Annual salary range is $79,000–$158,000, with possible short-term cash incentives subject to plan requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in the HVAC controls industry, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in the HVAC controls industry.
Possess and maintain a valid, current government-issued identification.
Be able to report reliably to the assigned work location.
Be willing and able to travel an average of 10% of the workweek, including air travel, overnight hotel stays, and unexpected travel when required.
Be capable of climbing ladders or using lift equipment more than 8 feet above grade and lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Degree in an engineering or construction discipline.
Advanced knowledge of enterprise IP networks, including layout and troubleshooting.
Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems.
Ability to design and program any project executed by Automated Logic, regardless of complexity.
Ability to understand, write, and recommend modifications to sequences of operation for building automation.
Ability to interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans, specifications, and contract documents to produce compliant, optimized designs.
Ability to request technical or scope clarifications clearly and effectively through a formal RFI process.
Strong, proactive verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to direct and guide team members and lead project teams.
Strong organization and ability to balance concurrent priorities by communicating and negotiating due dates and deliverables.
Ability to condense complex technical information into clear, comprehensive design documents that project teams can readily understand and follow.
Proficiency with Microsoft Visio; other CAD software is acceptable.
Comprehensive working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
Proficiency with BAS software and associated engineering tools; Automated Logic suite preferred.
Extensive knowledge of third-party building automation communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, and N2, and ability to design and troubleshoot integrations using them.
Strong problem-solving aptitude, including for remote troubleshooting.
Competency with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Team-oriented approach and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Design complete building automation systems, including specifying and sizing controllers, electromechanical devices, sensors, networks, and computer hardware.
Create sequences of operation as needed to control building systems.
Document BAS designs, including submittals, and maintain revision control of resultant documents.
Configure site-specific WebCTRL systems using SiteBuilder.
Program control algorithms, including third-party integrations, using Eikon.
Develop graphical and text-based building automation system interfaces using Eikon and ViewBuilder.
Test programming and interfaces before deployment.
Perform functional testing and commissioning of complex building systems, including chiller plants and large integrations.
Produce final building automation system documentation incorporating changes made after submittal issuance.
Ensure designs, programming, and implementation adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards.
Provide technical support during the sales process so sales representatives can address customer requirements and propose appropriate solutions.
Mentor and develop other Controls Engineers.
Conduct software and hardware quality-control reviews for direct reports.
Coordinate Project Manager deliverable dates with Engineers and establish milestones to meet requirements.
Lead, document, and participate in annual and semiannual performance reviews for Engineers.
Communicate clearly and set expectations proactively with the manager and internal and external project teams.
Maintain and advise on customer and company design and programming standards, including parts and practices.
Adhere to safety standards and prioritize employee and subcontractor safety.
Interview candidates for open Engineering positions.
Adhere to and exemplify the Carrier code of ethics.