BAS Controls Design Engineer

EMCOR Services Automated Controls; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Services Automated Controls is seeking a BAS Hardware Engineer in Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC systems and control experience, responsible for designing automation systems and drafting necessary documentation. Key qualifications include an associate's degree in engineering, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position entails local travel and working in various environments, ensuring design standards and operational support for field teams.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of low voltage electrical wiring.
• Experience in engineering, design, or installation/service of HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Design building automation systems and create project submittals/shop drawings.
• Attend project turnover meetings with the sales and project team.
• Write control sequences and coordinate design intent with programmer.

Skills

Control experience

HVAC background

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's degree in related engineering/technology field

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractor offering a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

EMCOR Services Automated Controls is seeking to fill a BAS Hardware Engineer position in our Columbus, OH location. ESAC is seeking an energetic Building Automation System (BAS) engineering candidate with control experience and an HVAC background. The successful candidate would join our growing automation design team, supporting projects in the commercial and industrial markets. The Sr. BAS Hardware engineer fills a critical role in the company, designing the systems architecture, setting the installation plan and pace at the beginning of a project. Candidate would possess or develop skill designing automatic temperature control and energy management systems, which includes producing control schematics, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, programming and bill of material lists based upon customer needs and/or project plans and specifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend project turnover meetings with the sales and project team.
• Design building automation systems and create project submittals/shop drawings using construction plans and specifications.
• Identify any gaps or ambiguity in the project and submit RFIs as required.
• Establish & maintain unique customer standards in design/build and plan/spec markets.
• With experience, mentor new employees and assist in their growth.
• Write control sequences and coordinate design intent with programmer.
• Provide operational and technical support/direction to field operations and subcontractors.
• Obtain field markups and revise the shop drawings with any changes for owner records.
• Maintain backups of all project documentation including record drawings on construction management software program.
• Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Engineering Manager / Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree in related engineering/technology field required, bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• In lieu of engineering/technical degree, a combination of verifiable DDC specific training and two or more years of experience will be considered.
• DDC or PLC design experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of low voltage electrical wiring.
• Experience in engineering, design, or installation/service of HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of commercial electrical, HVAC, and control theory.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.

Computer Skills

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel). Advanced experience with spreadsheets a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with building architecture and computer networks.
• Familiarity with third party equipment integration over protocols such as BACnet/Modbus.
• Programming experience is a plus.

Required Attributes

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with peers, management, suppliers, and customers.
• 10% local travel may be required to customer site visits and progress meetings.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled