Senior Software Systems Engineer- HVAC Controls

Albireo Energy•Chelmsford, MA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Software Systems Engineer is responsible for the overall success of software design, program creation, and the implementation of procedures and standards used in the programming of controls projects. The role will primarily involve programming of HVAC and utilities plant sequences using building automation controllers and languages but also includes remote or on-site support of construction/service techs as well as other software engineers.

Requirements

Engineering or Computer Science degree from accredited college or university. Degree can be offset by 5-7 years of industry experience.
Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
Experience and interest in electrical, computer science, IT, and controls is ideal.
Experience with building automation / PLC programming (function block preferred) or other programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, etc.).
Ability to travel to and work on construction sites for commissioning/startup.
Respond to and solve customer issues to completion.
Ability to take responsibility for and see a programming project to completion from initial design through commissioning.
Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP networks preferred.
SQL experience a plus.
Siemens TIA and Tridium Niagara programming experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review of project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to understand project intent.
Breakdown scope of work into manageable segments and communicate to Project Manager / Engineering Manager for scheduling.
Attending and/or receiving meeting minutes from software and graphics review meetings with customers (including customer representatives, general contractors, or commissioning agents).
Creating and routing project programming specific “Request for Information“ (RFI) documentation to Systems Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager.
Following sequence of operations as required by project documents and develop engineered sequence of operations and commissioning documents, utilizing established standards.
Startup and commissioning of large systems, such as AHUs, chiller plants, or other utilities systems. Includes installation/configuration of workstations, servers, and network.
Assisting Account Managers with Project Estimating, scope development, and fundamental design for turnkey projects.
Software programming of HVAC/utilities sequence of operations, installation, and commissioning.
Design / Configure / Troubleshoot IP and/or RS-485 networks.
Configuration of alarming and reporting of automation systems.