Field Engineer, Building Management Systems (BMS)

Control Solutions Group•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Control Solutions Group, Inc., an EMCOR Group company, is seeking a Field Engineer to join its New York City team. The role involves programming, developing graphics, deploying, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and commissioning building automation and management systems in a construction environment. The Field Engineer also develops hardware engineering deliverables, including drawings and submittals, and software deliverables, including programming and graphics, in consultation with appropriate parties. The position is responsible for field coordination of controls projects and for supervising installation subcontractors and coordinating related construction activities. The Field Engineer works on multiple automation installation projects, supports technicians and field supervisors, and collaborates with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and other trade contractors. The role requires planning and organizing work to meet strict or unpredictable deadlines while maintaining customer satisfaction and strong client relations. The position is based in the company’s New York City office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, mathematics, or physics.
Minimum 5–7 years of field experience in the HVAC controls industry, including DDC system commissioning, software integration operation, calibration, and experience with pneumatic controls.
Understanding of the construction industry, with emphasis on mechanical and electrical fields.
Ability to read and understand sequences of operation.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, WebCTRL, AutoCAD, and various operating systems.
Track record of completing jobs on schedule, self-motivation, and achieving customer satisfaction.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Ability to plan and schedule work and meet strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Automated Logic commissioning tools.
Field circuit debugging skills.

Responsibilities

Develop project programming and graphics that comply with specified sequences and graphics requirements and established site standards.
Deploy programming, graphics, and front-end configuration files at job sites; confirm functionality and make necessary adjustments.
Participate in multiple building automation installation projects.
Consult with the Project Manager about scope additions and deductions, priorities, and deadlines.
Review contract documents, RFIs, and project correspondence about approved additional scope to determine what work should be executed, confirming decisions with the Project Manager.
Devise solutions to complete required scope so subsequent trade work can begin on time.
Support technicians and field supervisors on projects as needed.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with company members, clients, subcontractors, and other trade contractors.
Meet short and/or unpredictable deadlines.
Troubleshoot and repair building automation system panels and components, including communications equipment, printed circuit boards, power supplies, electrical and electronic controls, sensors, and transducers.
Edit building automation system point programs, including determining conversion patterns, defining point acronyms, and obtaining alarm specifications from operating personnel.
Implement energy conservation measures using or modifying existing building automation system features, including mathematical computation and environmental controls.
Plan, organize, and carry out assigned responsibilities within established time parameters.
Assist with evaluation and training of junior technicians or programmers.
Continuously improve job skills and stay current with industry changes.
Supervise installation subcontractors and coordinate related construction activities.
Develop hardware engineering deliverables, including drawings and submittals, and software deliverables, including programming and graphics.