Senior Controls Designer

IMEG•Omaha, NE

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Senior Commissioning Authority in Omaha, Nebraska, or Des Moines, Iowa. The position performs commissioning responsibilities across building types, including large and complex projects, and leads retro-commissioning and energy assessment work. With a focus on controls, the role prepares commissioning plans and specifications, supports project documentation in Cx Alloy, and leads design reviews, site observations, functional testing, and reporting. The role also collaborates with engineers and experienced staff on documentation, controls programming, systems integration, implementation, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning support. It manages or supports multiple projects, including client communication, team coordination, schedules, and budgets, and supervises and mentors less-experienced employees. Travel may be up to 30%, depending on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent; required under the degree-and-experience qualification path.
At least 7 years of experience in commissioning or the MEP consulting industry, or equivalent, under the bachelor's degree path; 8 years preferred.
Alternatively, at least 11 years of experience in commissioning or the MEP design consulting industry, or equivalent; 12 years preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of clients.
Experienced knowledge of HVAC and electrical system designs and operations.
Experienced knowledge of building automation and lighting control systems.
Experience with building automation and related control systems.
Experience with controls programming, systems integration, or troubleshooting.
Ability to understand and interpret control drawings, sequences of operation, schematics, P&IDs, and related technical documentation.
Working knowledge of controls communication protocols and equipment integration.
Experience reviewing construction documents, including mechanical, controls, plumbing, and electrical drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of construction industry safety practices and procedures.
Experience troubleshooting field devices and control hardware and software.
Ability to self-perform functional testing of building MEP systems and coordinate non-standard test scopes such as technology and BECx.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel up to 30%, with travel varying according to project needs.
Regularly sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds; occasionally drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp or pull; climb ladders and safely maneuver around construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of commissioning or MEP consulting industry experience under the bachelor's degree path; 12 years under the alternative experience path.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
Recognized building commissioning certification, or the ability and desire to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Manage and/or support multiple commissioning projects, including client interface, team coordination, schedule management, and budget management.
Prepare commissioning plans and specifications and support web-based project management and documentation in Cx Alloy.
Review construction documents and equipment submittals as part of commissioning.
Perform technical analysis of building operations, including controls and sequences.
Lead construction meetings, conduct jobsite field observations, and prepare detailed field reports.
Manage issues and support post-occupancy follow-up activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders; supervise and mentor less-experienced employees.
Support controls programming, systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning activities.
Develop and test control sequences, programming, graphics, and system functionality based on project requirements and engineered documents.
Integrate new and existing equipment and control systems using common industry communication protocols and third-party interfaces.
Investigate existing control systems and identify opportunities to improve programming, graphics, consistency, and performance.
Collaborate with engineers, clients, vendors, and project teams to deliver controls projects.
Review control drawings, sequences of operation, and related project documentation.
Perform general problem solving and other duties as needed.

Benefits

Employee ownership through an ESOP, fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution and year-end profit sharing.
Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
PE, SE, and other license exam preparation and support.
Dress for Your Day flexibility.
Generous paid time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment; preventive care covered at 100%.
$50 per month wellness credit and a Calm subscription.
Tuition reimbursement assistance.
Life insurance enrollment beginning on the first day of employment.
Flexible schedule.