HVAC Controls Engineer

Pkaza•Los Angeles, CA

14d

About The Position

HVAC Controls Engineer - Los Angeles, CA Our client is a Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS systems) as it pertains to Mechanical / HVAC equipment design in a data center environment. The candidate shall have the expertise to lead the design of new systems and make upgrades to existing automation systems for HVAC and critical cooling systems in the mission-critical environment. The candidate may need to assist in complete startup, commissioning, and validation procedures of these systems. The candidate will need to collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams, for design sequences, powering of equipment, etc.

Requirements

5-10 + years with BMS / BCM / BAS Systems (Building monitoring systems / building control systems / Building Automation Systems
Previous experience working on Controls Products from companies such as: Johnson Controls / JCI; Siemens; Automated Logic; Honeywell; GE Control Systems; Schneider Electric
Ability to read and audit one-lines / blueprints / CAD drawings and controls diagrams
PLC / ALC Programming Experience
Experience with Controls systems design as it relates to: Critical HVAC equipment (Chillers, Air Handlers, CRAC / CRAH units, Boilers, etc.)
Experience working with common BAS protocols BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.
Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals
Client facing experience and at times serve as primary point of client contact on various projects
Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter and should prioritize well
Effective communicator - both oral and written form (tech and non-tech)
Proactive, resourceful, delegator and a multitasker
Exceptional organizational skills with an attention to detail
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and in a timely manner
MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Superior analytical, planning and problem resolution skills
Must be able to provide necessary pro-active recommendations to clients
Knowledge of general computer hardware & software applications

Nice To Haves

BA / BS in Engineering or relevant degree a Huge Plus
Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a Plus
Data Center Engineering experience with Automation and Controls Experience
Experience integrating PLC / ALC with complex data center / mission critical facilities

Responsibilities

Execute and lead automation design teams of complex scope, and coordinate activities with other disciplines as needed
Mentor mechanical engineers and assist with training on controls design and development.
Design and implement front end platforms for HVAC controls.
Develop and improve configuration, programming, networking, and diagnostic standards
Engineer and Implement programming
Lead creation of modification of programming logic to meet sequence of operations / SOO / Methods of Procedures / MOPs
Design control, monitoring and systems integration of HVAC / mechanical equipment / systems
Maintain and deploy updated versions of applications for existing control systems with minimal supervision, autonomous in day-to-day work with being given high level instruction on projects or assignments
Work with leading edge automation systems from large scale controls vendors; Lead development design and continuous improvement of configuration, programming, networking, and diagnostic standards; Lead design of controls for centralized chilled water plans condenser water plants, etc.
Review engineered shop drawings and submittals - sequence of operations, installation drawings and point lists
Participate in building automation focused design reviews
Assist in the design, configuration, programming, and diagnostics / troubleshooting of BAS networks
Understand IT / OT interface requirements including routers, switches and network addressing
Assess, recommend, and implement industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs
Develop process documentation and training materials
Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, project managers, AEs, Controls vendors, GC's and commissioning agents on project progress
Assist / Develop all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc.