Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.
Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
Identify and assign tasks within the project team
Lead customer meetings
Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
Maintain relationships with existing customers
Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the project
Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
Procure project hardware
Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
Inspect completed control enclosures
Lead customer design review meetings
Configure user interface and HMI screens
Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
Execute internal functional and quality control testing
Draft system documentation
Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
Install project software and configuration onto site systems
Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
Perform software calibration and tuning
Conduct functional tests of all systems
Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
Support additional customer testing
Program field modifications as required
Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system
Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
3+ years of experience in related field/industry
Controls Experience in at least one of the following: Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS Aveva System Platform Inductive Ignition Perspective Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems
Other useful technologies include: Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers Tridium: Niagara N4 SQL Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.
Competitive Base Salary: $80,000–$130,000, depending on experience
Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, an d unlimited personal time
Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support