Sr Automation Design Engineer

Mesa Energy Systems•Chino, CA

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
7+ years of field experience and 5 years of direct automation experience (BAS) with control systems and programming required would fit this position.
Knowledge of DDC Control Theory, BACnet, LON, and Modbus Control systems product line knowledge with ALC, Alerton, Delta, Distech, Honeywell, JCI, Loytec, Niagara, or Trane a plus.
Strong integration knowledge of LON, BACnet, Modbus, and proprietary systems a plus
Ability to interface with customers at a supervisory and management level.
Engineering skills required including knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, or computer programming.
Good computer skills, understanding of controls networking.
A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of BAS analytics and/or fault detection & diagnostics (FDD) software platforms a plus.
Microsoft Visio a plus.
CEM certification or equivalent a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

The ability to understand the design and intent of mechanical equipment and systems (Chiller, Boiler, Custom AHUs, Primary/Secondary pumping, Variable Flow Chilled Water Plants, Clean Room Applications, Demand Response, and Energy solutions).
Create and manage design submittals and RFI’s.
Provides quality control of control design and technical aspects of assigned projects.
Development of department standards.
Lead designers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure required design & installation information (is provided correctly and on time.
Review subcontractor & engineering performance and provide feedback to the Project Manager.
Coordinates purchase of necessary supplies, equipment, and services from appropriate sources and maintains proper inventory control, maintenance, and consumable supplies.
Authority to review and approve design submittals to ensure compliance.
Analyze systems and develop scope of work for controls implementation.
Monitor, identify, and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations.
Interface with customers, engineers, and contractors as needed.
Lead customer training on assigned projects as needed.
Lead technical and programming efforts on large enterprise multi-site accounts as needed.
Maintain relationships with customers on assigned accounts.
Ensure successful warranty turnover on assigned projects.
Partner with customers as a trusted technical advisor
Function as technical and programming lead on assigned projects and accounts.
Partner with the project team and delegate tasks as needed to ensure successful project execution.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to field staff and customers.
Partner with the design and graphical team and make recommendations to improve customer deliverables and process efficiencies.
Able to locate defective or non-operational components in new and existing systems using test equipment and programming expertise.