Design Specialist I (BAS)

Bosch Building Technologies LLC•Fuquay-Varina, NC

About The Position

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations. Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions. Job Summary: The Project Manager leads projects from pre-booking through closeout, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, risk management, and customer communication to ensure successful delivery. This role coordinates internal teams and subcontractors, manages forecasting and billing, controls change orders, and drives quality execution while maintaining strong client relationships and financial performance.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or related course work.
2+ years of experience in HVAC, industrial or commercial instrumentation & controls, building systems, equipment systems, or related technical fields.
Proficiency in basic computer systems, including the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Proficiency in database management.
Ability to configure and debug basic computer problems along with basic building automation programming experience.
Experience designing, and engineering HVAC control systems, including developing sequence of operations and equipment selection.
Proficiency with reading and creating layout drawings to guide system installation (e.g., sensor locations, panel placement.
Ability to develop Bills of Material (BOM).
An understanding of Visio for BAS Design.
Familiarity with generating and managing RFIs (Requests for Information) to resolve design issues.
Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills on a high level and across teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities with empathy and the ability to address issues creatively to ensure customer and employee satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related technical field. Experience in the BAS field can supersede a degree.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in HVAC, building automation.
Experience with Visio.
Understanding of HVAC operations, particularly within commercial or industrial facilities.
Experience maintaining or contributing to internal standards, libraries, or best practices for system design and engineering.
Background in both design and ongoing support/service engineering for installed building systems
Military training, on-the-job training programs, or other equivalent technical experience, as determined by local management.
In-depth knowledge of DDC (Direct Digital Control) systems used in building automation.
Expertise in integrating multiple building systems, including mechanical and electrical components.
Experience with advanced troubleshooting and extensive integration support for various building systems.

Responsibilities

Design Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
Provide detailed sequence of operations.
Provide Visio labor and direction as required to complete submittals and other engineered drawings accurately and professionally.
Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manner.
Accurately forecast necessary labor required to engineer a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
Recommend technical solutions to sales and operations. Constantly research outside purchase products.
Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls operation.
Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure engineering is accurate and timely.
Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, value engineering, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
Complete Bill of Material for every project.
Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects
Other duties as assigned