HVAC Controls Engineer

Brady Services•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Brady is a Trane independent office that sells, services, repairs, and maintains HVAC equipment and provides building solutions to customers throughout central and eastern North Carolina. The Controls Project Engineer designs complex building automation systems (BAS), using Microsoft Visio or equivalent design software to plan installations of current and legacy control equipment in accordance with project requirements. The position reports to the Controls Engineering Team Leader and coordinates with Controls Project Managers and Field Technicians during system installation. The role involves reviewing project documents, clarifying design and code issues, preparing controls submittals and project records, selecting components, finalizing sequences of operation, programming controllers for complex HVAC systems, and supporting installation, commissioning, and closeout. The engineer also provides technical assistance and responsive customer service, promotes teamwork and process improvement, and follows company safety requirements. The job includes office work and travel to project sites, which may include active construction sites and operating facilities.

Requirements

Engineering degree; a BSME or BSEE is preferred.
At least 2 years of technical experience in the installation of building automation systems.
Familiarity with commercial building construction and renovation.
Proficiency in reading and understanding HVAC mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and specifications.
Knowledge of HVAC and electrical design and engineering theory, basic mechanical and electrical building codes, and basic programming and low-voltage circuit design and theory.
Ability to read and compose technical information and explain complex technical concepts clearly to people without building automation experience.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and unit conversions.
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to pass a drug screening and company driving safety test, prove U.S. employment eligibility, and hold a valid driver's license.
Ability to travel to jobsites, potentially up to 40% of assigned duties, with occasional overnight travel.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, installing, and programming building automation systems.
Experience with Trane system controllers.
Experience with Microsoft Visio design software, or equivalent experience with CAD design software.
Basic programming experience.
Recommended certifications: ASHRAE, LEED AP, AEE, BCA, NEEBM, or AABC.
Licenses that are a plus: EIT, CEM, CBCP, ACP, CCP, CEA, PEM, or PE.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents to identify project requirements and plan system designs.
Prepare project Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify controllability issues, sequences of operation, and potential building-code concerns.
Create controls installation submittals, including mechanical flow diagrams, controller wiring diagrams, valve and damper selections, and project record documents using Microsoft Visio or equivalent design software.
Coordinate with the Project Manager on controls submittal reviews before submission to the engineer and ordering of the project bill of materials.
Select components that meet project specifications and budget requirements.
Finalize system sequences of operation for review by the Project Manager, Controls Engineering Team Leader, and engineer of record.
Provide technical assistance to Project Managers and Field Technicians during controls system installation.
Program controllers for complex HVAC systems, including air handling systems, chilled-water and hot-water generation plants, and building-level energy management controllers.
Coordinate with Field Technicians during installation and project closeout to ensure proper system operation.
Support Project Managers and Field Technicians during third-party project commissioning.
Provide exceptional service to internal and external customers, respond to calls and correspondence professionally, and address concerns within the scope of the project.
Promote cooperation and teamwork, seek process improvements in the Controls Projects business unit, and share knowledge gained through self-learning and training.
Follow company safety programs, report non-compliance and HR-related incidents to the Controls Engineering Team Leader, use required personal protective equipment, and complete assigned safety training.