BAS Control System Designer

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced engineer to design and estimate complex DDC controls systems for HVAC BAS projects. You will use LON/BACnet within Tridium AX, read plans, and prepare detailed takeoffs.

Proposals and submittals are created via Visio and reviewed with the local branch manager. You will generate RFIs when scope needs clarification and maintain a Visio library plus a standard parts list for HTS Texas branches.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience designing HVAC Building Automation Systems using LON and BACnet communication protocols in a Tridium AX Platform.
• 5 years of experience designing Lab Valve Systems using LON and BACnet communication protocols in a Tridium AX Platform.
• Proficient in reading and understanding project plans, specifications and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Dissect project plans and specifications to design and estimate complex DDC controls systems.
• Use the HTS estimating tool to create a detailed takeoff for new construction and retrofit project.
• Create a proposal for each project that will be turned over to the local branch manager for review along with the estimating tool take off.
• Create project submittals in Microsoft Visio according to detailed project plans and specification.
• Create and submit RFI’s when needed to clear up any scope issues that may arise.
• Maintain a Visio library of engineered drawings and a standard parts list to keep all projects installed by HTS Texas branches typical.
• Coordinate customer training and complete closeout documentation including O&M manuals and record drawings.
• Provide technical support and direction to end-users when applicable. (Both field and phone support)

Skills

HVAC BAS

LON BACnet

Tridium AX

Reading diagrams

Estimating tools

Visio

Technical support

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job Duties:

Dissect project plans and Specifications to design and estimate complex DDC controls systems.

Use the HTS estimating tool to create a detailed takeoff for new construction and retrofit project.

Create a proposal for each project that will be turned over to the local branch manager for review along with the estimating tool take off.

Create project submittals in Microsoft Visio according to detailed project plans and specification.

Create and submit RFI’s when needed to clear up any scope issues that may arise.

Maintain a Visio library of engineered drawings and a standard parts list to keep all projects installed by HTS Texas branches typical.

Coordinate customer training and complete closeout documentation including O&M manuals and record drawings.

Provide technical support and direction to end-users when applicable. (Both field and phone support)

Job Requirements:

5 years of experience designing HVAC Building Automation Systems using LON and BACnet communication protocols in a Tridium AX Platform.

5 years of experience designing Lab Valve Systems using LON and BACnet communication protocols in aTridium AX Platform

Proficient in reading and understanding project plans, specifications and wiring diagrams.