Systems Software Engineer I

ACCO Engineered Systems•Las Vegas, NV

10d

About The Position

The Systems Software Engineer I applies basic technical knowledge and prior experience to support project startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting. The role provides field assistance with engineering, programming, graphics, and closeout documentation, and may perform hardware design tasks to support development in more sophisticated system applications. The employee uses computer skills and knowledge of computer-operated systems and works closely with the Project Manager and/or assigned Project Engineer to complete projects on time. The position requires a regular in-office presence when not at a job site to support ongoing projects and team coordination. The employee is responsible for safe work practices, completion of required safety training, and personal ownership of assigned training and development plans. Regular and routine attendance is required. The role involves a usually moderate noise level and physical work, including lifting and moving materials.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or 2–5 years of related work experience in building automation systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, and file structures.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment to meet schedules.
Ability to work independently and autonomously and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Valid California driver’s license.
Ability to deliver work that supports high customer satisfaction and high-quality outcomes.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and perform occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Regular and routine attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Technical school training.
Basic TCP/IP network structure knowledge and web navigation.

Responsibilities

Assist with startup and commissioning of basic/zone control systems designed and programmed by others.
Perform and validate initial systems point-to-point commissioning activities.
Assist higher-level Systems Software Engineers with commissioning and troubleshooting local and wide area networks.
Assist with computer hardware and software use for pre-functional testing of system software code against the design sequence of operations.
Support final systems functional testing as required by the project team.
Perform basic program and graphics modifications and hardware application designs.
Initiate and track project checkout documentation and as-built conditions for submission to the assigned Project Manager.
Manage time and cost budgets for assigned project tasks as delegated by the Project Manager or a higher-level Systems Software Engineer.
Communicate field problems, obstacles, issues, and information needs to project team members.
Submit daily and/or weekly work summaries to project team leadership.
Submit individual timesheets weekly and manage time allocations across assigned projects.
Maintain regular in-office presence when not at a job site to support projects and team collaboration.
Practice safe work habits and participate in office and project-specific safety requirements.
Attend and successfully complete OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training classes.
Take personal responsibility for completing assigned formal training and development plans.