Low Voltage Control Engineer

MSS Solutions•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MSS Solutions, LLC is hiring a Low Voltage Control Engineer for its Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC office. The engineer designs building automation systems for large or complex buildings and supports installation, commissioning, debugging, and qualification of building automation and energy management, security, and/or fire detection and alarm systems. The role works with project specifications and contract documents to develop system designs, drawings, calculations, sequences of operation, equipment selections, and submittals, and coordinates with sales, pre-construction, field, and operations teams. The position also involves field investigations, site walkthroughs, feasibility and due diligence reporting, design review, and construction administration. Work is performed in an office environment. MSS describes its culture as respectful, collaborative, and empowering, and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and one to three years of engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and field experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Experience preparing contract drawings and specifications, conducting field surveys, and performing calculations.
Thorough knowledge of building codes and standards.
Knowledge of HVAC equipment and systems.
Hands-on experience with HVAC equipment and HVAC controls.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

Create plans, schematics, equipment selections, load calculations, system narratives and specifications, system designs and layouts, and provide field investigation and construction administration.
Design building automation systems for large or complex buildings, including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bills of material, sequences of operations, valve and damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts.
Receive project specifications from the sales team and design associated systems for installation.
Perform hardware and software designs; develop sequences of operations; establish bills of material; determine network layouts; and develop electrical schematics as required.
Support and assist field installation and commissioning of building automation/energy management, security, and/or fire detection and alarm systems in accordance with specifications and quality-control requirements.
Prepare required submittals and schedule handoff to operations.
Participate in initial job-site walkthroughs to assess installations being considered for retrofit or replacement.
Provide support during system debugging and qualification.
Prepare due diligence and feasibility reports.
Review designs and/or programs for accuracy, feasibility, and failure modes.
Interface with the pre-construction team as required.
Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean and orderly.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company.