Controls Engineering Specialist

Southland Industries•Union City, CA

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About The Position

Works with senior engineers to assist in designing building automation systems consisting of mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations, valve and damper schedules, DDC panel layouts to meet the intent of the based on project plans, specifications and contract documents. Performs low to medium complex software design and programming, trial runs and investigative tests. Will support product and service training to customers. Provides and documents feedback on problem evaluation and resolution to project leaders. Attends pre-booking meetings to gain knowledge of the sales estimate and project scope. Works with engineering group and/or supervisors to analyze plans, specifications, and contract to determine system requirements. Selects products, sizes, types, and location placement to ensure products meet specification requirements. Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines, plus supports owner training as required by the project. Works with engineering group to create and/or verify point database. Creates/reviews job specific programming via computer for various systems (controls, creates /reviews and uploads point database, uploads graphics in the Central Processing Unit (CPU). Verifies point database and programming operations are consistent with scope of work for the intended integration and sequence. Backs up data from data servers and/or creates automated backup procedure. Troubleshoots and resolves inconsistencies in the functions or sequence of operations. Participates in final inspection and testing, assures customer acceptance, and conducts training for end user customers on system operations.

Requirements

Vocational degree in HVAC/Building Automation Controls
Working knowledge of HVAC mechanical and/or Electrical systems
Working knowledge of computers and MS Suite software products
Good troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems
General knowledge of a technical or specialty area
Good knowledge of temperature control theory and HVAC/Building Automation systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, etc.)
1-3 years of relevant technical hands-on experience in systems programming and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems (DDC)
Working knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting

Responsibilities

Assisting in designing building automation systems
Performing software design and programming
Conducting trial runs and investigative tests
Supporting product and service training to customers
Providing and documenting feedback on problem evaluation and resolution
Attending pre-booking meetings
Analyzing plans, specifications, and contracts to determine system requirements
Selecting products, sizes, types, and location placement
Maintaining project documentation and redlines
Supporting owner training
Creating and/or verifying point database
Creating/reviewing job specific programming
Uploading graphics in the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Verifying point database and programming operations
Backing up data from data servers
Troubleshooting and resolving inconsistencies in functions or sequence of operations
Participating in final inspection and testing
Conducting training for end-user customers on system operations

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