Automation Engineer

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking an Automation Engineer to deliver application engineering and software development for campus BAS and HVAC systems. You will coordinate with utilities staff to support maintenance and projects, troubleshoot BAS networks, and work with external consultant engineers.

The role emphasizes designing and applying energy conservation and sustainable design practices, with clear communication to staff and management across campus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of installation, configuration, service, troubleshooting, and repair of BAS.
• Working knowledge of Tridium and Niagara framework; ability to develop control programs.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, steam/hot water distribution, and energy management.
• Familiarity with OSI networking layers and ability to troubleshoot network issues.
• Ability to modify sequences of operation for remodel projects and calibrate instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide application engineering and software development for campus BAS and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate with campus utilities staff to support BAS engineering for maintenance and projects.
• Troubleshoot and service BAS communications network and coordinate with external engineers.
• Develop engineering practices that implement energy conservation and sustainable design.

Skills

BAS troubleshooting

OSi model networking

Schematic reading

Energy management concepts

Sequences of operation modification

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Tridium Niagara framework

Test instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes)

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the supervisor, this position provides application engineering and software program development for campus building automation systems (BAS), HAVC and building service systems. This position also coordinates with campus utilities staff to provide BAS engineering support for HVAC maintenance and projects. The Automation Engineer provides troubleshooting and service for the BAS communications network. Coordinates with other engineering disciplines and external consultant engineers to provide complete engineering services. The Automation Engineer also establishes design and application practices that implement energy conversation and sustainable design. This position communicates with staff, management and the campus community in an effective and professional manner.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years Installation, configuration, service, troubleshooting, and repair of building automation control systems, including pneumatic and electronic controls. (Required)
• Working knowledge of Tridium and Niagara framework. Working knowledge of building automation system programming utilizing block coding and/or line coding methodology. Ability to develop a systems control program from a written sequence of operations. (Required)
• Working knowledge of the control and sequence of operations for various types of building systems, including but not limited to, large and small tonnage chilled water systems, air handling and distribution equipment, steam and hot water equipment, hot and chilled water distribution systems. (Required)
• Competency in the use of test instrumentation such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network sniffers, and capture tools. (Required)
• Skill in analyzing information concerning efficient and economical operation of heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in order to complete reports and/or make recommendations. (Required)
• Familiarity with OSI model network layers and be able to troubleshoot network related issues. (Required)
• Ability to modify sequences of operation and modify controller programs and systems to accommodate remodel projects in buildings. (Required)
• Knowledge of energy management and control strategies. (Required)
• Ability to select, install, and calibrate meters and instrumentation. (Required)
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings. (Required)
• Working knowledge of UBC, OSHA, and ADA requirements as it relates to the craft. Ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety costs of each job and report to supervisor. (Required)
• Working knowledge of electronic circuitry and OHMS law. (Required)
• Ability operate trade-related hands and power tools, including achievement of operational level skills. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building systems engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered. (Preferred)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
• Niagara 4 Technical Certification (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

6:00am to 2:30pm

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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