BAS Application Engineer

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days

13+ paid holidays

Health plan

Retirement plan

Tuition & development

Wellness program

Job summary

The University of Virginia, Facilities Management, is seeking a BAS Application Engineer to provide technical expertise and support on building automation systems for mechanical, infrastructure, energy generation and distribution. You will identify, evaluate, implement and program BAS technologies, and make decisions on control system projects including technology choices and programming strategies.

You will apply advanced problem solving and programming knowledge of electronic controllers, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of BAS or related electronics experience.
• 2 years of programming logic experience.
• Preferred: CCST, CEM, or two+ vendor training courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop BAS submittal documents, architecture, programming and graphics for in-house projects.
• Evaluate and implement projects including scope, labor, materials, equipment, software selection and architecture development.
• Provide ongoing BAS technical support for UVA facilities stakeholders.
• Identify and implement best software/hardware technologies to support programming strategies.
• Communicate with project teams to translate BAS design into an operating system.

Skills

BAS programming

Electronics & electrical

Problem solving

Training others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated Logic Metasys

WebCTRL

Johnson Controls

Job description

The University of Virginia, Facilities Management (FM), is seeking a BAS Application Engineer. BAS Application Engineers provide technical expertise and support on building automation system (BAS) for building mechanical systems, infrastructure systems, energy generation, and distribution systems. They are responsible for identifying, evaluating, implementing, and programming new BAS technologies. BAS Application Engineers are responsible for making decisions required to implement control system projects and programs, including technology choices and programming strategies. They possess advanced problem solving and programming knowledge of electronic controllers. BA law Application Engineers provide proven competency in electronics, electrical, and mechanical systems. They may also train users, mechanics, and less senior control technicians in electronic controllers.

Duties Include

• Develop control system submittal documents, BAS architecture, programming, and graphics based on project requirements for in‑house controls projects.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement projects approved for construction by in‑house staff; including scoping and pricing labor, materials, equipment, hardware, software selection, control architecture development, programming, graphics and related project requirements.
• Provide ongoing BAS technical support for Automation Services and other Facilities Management stakeholders.
• Identify and implement best software and hardware technologies to support programming strategies.
• Effectively communicate with construction project teams to transform the BAS design into a functioning system in operation.
• Participate in maintaining, implementing, and administering the UVA BAS Standards.
• Contribute towards the realization of UVA’s 2020 – 2030 Sustainability Plan (carbon neutral by 2030 and fossil fuel free by 2050).
• Participate in project management and commissioning efforts by attending construction meetings, inspecting work, reviewing tests, assisting in resolving system performance issues, and providing written reports of findings and recommendations.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Five years of relevant experience related to BAS or other related electronics field with two years of experience with programming logic. Five years of experience with hardware design and programming logic with Automated Logic or Johnson Controls is preferred.
• Licensure: Recognized controls industry certification (this could include but is not limited to licensure in a skilled trade or possession of a CCST, CEM, or a commissioning industry certificate such as BCxP) or successful completion of two or more controls vendor development courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience developing and deploying Johnson Controls Metasys or Automated Logic WebCTRL systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with commercial construction/contracting strongly preferred.

Compensation

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000; actual starting salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and skills. This is a full‑time position with UVA benefits.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to crawl, kneel, squat, bend, and twist in order to perform their work. Employee must travel around job sites. Employee will work with materials of different weights and perform repetitive motions.

How to Apply

Please apply online and search for R0084750. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials: Resume. This position is open until filled.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.