BAS Controls Designer

Ainsworth Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RSP matching

Vacation and paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth in Edmonton seeks a Controls Designer to join our project teams. You will design, develop and test control programs, collaborate with project managers, field technicians, sales teams and clients to deliver high-quality solutions within budget.

You will select materials, create wiring diagrams, develop commissioning checklists and ensure compliance with codes. Remote out-of-town work is required; travel and hotel stays may be necessary for project needs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of HVAC control systems.
• Experience with project coordination and client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops panel layouts and wiring diagrams per customer and company standards.
• Selects materials and devices to meet project requirements and codes.
• Develops project commissioning checklist for startup and turnover.
• Maintains PM/Customer satisfaction and budgetary compliance per project.
• Keeps knowledge of Delta hardware, software, and tools updated.

Skills

HVAC control systems

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

University degree in engineering

Engineering technology diploma

Tools

Engineering tools

Delta hardware

Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary

As a core member of our projects, our Controls Designer works closely with our Project Managers, field technicians, sales team, clients and our vendors. In addition to designing, developing and testing programs, you will be required to complete assignments to high customer satisfaction, and within budgetary guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved with project turnover meetings with the Project Manager and sales, to gather all information needed to conduct Engineering.
• Designs and develops panel layouts, network layouts, wiring diagrams per customer and/or company standards utilizing Ainsworth engineering tools as required.
• Selects materials including DDC modules, field sensing and control devices, dampers and valves to meet the Project requirements, specifications, codes and customer standards.
• Submits material order forms for all Project required materials along with detailed, “When needed” dates to ensure all project deadlines are met.
• Develops the Project “commissioning checklist” for Project startup, checkout and commissioning.
• The major key success factor for this role is the completion of each assignment with a goal of high PM/Customer satisfaction, scope & specification compliance and achieving the budgetary guidelines
• Utilizes Ainsworth or customer standard programs for designing assigned Projects. The goal is to utilize standard Ainsworth / HTML5 graphics / programs whenever possible (built library) and modify, enhance as needed.
• Functional tests all programming to ensure compliance with specified sequences of operation and that system performance aligns with industry standards and project specs.
• Maintains personal accessibility. Communicate to all field technicians, office sales and all Ainsworth employees as well as clients\vendors at the highest levels possible.
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure timely issuance of as-built documents and any project-specific close out documents required by specification or contract.
• Maintains knowledge of all Delta hardware, software, tools and applications.
• Analyzes and advises owners and contractors regarding appropriate control application strategy and available options.
• Locates and uses resources on issues that are beyond personal technical expertise.
• Actively participates in team and Engineering meetings, is open to the free exchange of ideas and concepts and contributes input and feedback to the management team members in a constructive manner.
• Works within a cross functional environment to drive improvements in company processes and methods to improve its ability to meet the mission statement.
• Establishes and maintains a positive team relationship with co-workers and provides benefit of experience and positive feedback to co-workers while accepting that of others.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, engineering technology diploma or related field
• Ability to provide strong leadership skills to support direct and indirect reports and broader business directives.
• Possess strong understanding of HVAC Control Systems to accurately appraise existing BAS systems components, evaluate general site conditions, and recommend the most applicable system or technical solution
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the entire Building Technology offering.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, technical, and financials abilities
• Working experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint software programs and energy related tools
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• The ability to work in a complex fast paced environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients
• Experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of integrated projects.
• Knowledgeable regarding governing building, electrical and mechanical codes, ASHRAE, and NFPA standards
• Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Remote out of town work is required; bulk of our work requires a commute and/or hotel stay.

Why work at GDI Ainsworth?

Benefits

GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation
• Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
• An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country!

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