Control Engineer - Building Automation

Natek Corporation

Marlborough (MA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading energy efficiency company based in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a hybrid position. The role involves designing and configuring building automation systems and requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, especially in HVAC systems and control theory. This position also demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

3+ years relevant experience in building automation.
Familiarity with mechanical HVAC/plumbing systems.
Ability to read project specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Design and configure building control systems.
Manage customer relationships and communication.
Provide site assessments and technical recommendations.

Skills

Diagnose building control systems

Conduct site assessments

Technical recommendations

Project management

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Journeyman or Masters Electrical License

Tools

JCI FX 80

Honeywell systems

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Controls Engineer - MA

Hybrid position located in Boston, MA Area

Our client is a highly successful and leading company that provides energy-efficient products and services designed to help contain, lower and control utility expenditures. They offer turn-key solutions for the analysis, design, engineering and implementation of energy conservation measures for commercial & Industrial buildings throughout New England.

We have an immediate opening for an experienced and well-qualified Controls Engineer to join our Clients team!

We are seeking a controls engineer, who will work closely with our clients project development, engineering and installation teams, on implementation of all building automation system projects. In this role you will be an integral part of our clients building automation division and you’ll work in the field with our electricians and mechanical teams to ensure projects are installed and commissioned successfully. You will be responsible for supporting the effective design of controls projects including development of control drawings and sequences of operation, programming, and equipment specifications.

To be effective, you’ll ensure all work performed is in compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. You’ll develop practices and processes to ensure cost effective engineering while providing consistent delivery and customer satisfaction. And, you will be responsible for implementing site safety and security procedures and will play an active role in developing the safety program. We are looking for someone who will serves as an expert in application engineering that works effectively across all departments including sales, operations and engineering.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will possess the following:

The ability to diagnose, design, configure, and repair building control systems.
Conduct site assessments and provide customers with recommendations for retrofits, upgrades and/or enhancements to existing equipment.
Assist the sales team by providing technical recommendations for sales leads.
Manage assigned work to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Provide sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings (may assist with job layouts and bid proposals).
Validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
Assist with cost estimating, project scheduling and project management activities as needed
Work in the field, as needed, with our control’s technicians, mechanical team and electricians to ensure projects are executed safely and to specification.
Manage the standardization and process of our controls group, including the creation of standard templates and analysis tools
Manage the selection, ordering and delivery schedule of materials to be procured
Establish long-term customer, contractor, and vendor relationships
Coordinate and deliver customer training; provide proper documentation and close-out packages as required

Software Knowledge

JCI FX 80, Honeywell, Distech, or other Tridium Niagara based control systems
JCI CCT (Controller Configuration Tool)
Knowledge of IP-based networks and building automation communication protocols and systems strongly preferred (such protocols and systems include Niagara Tridium, BACnet, N2, LonWorks, Modbus)

Qualifications

Knowledge of the construction/ HVAC industry, control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building sub-systems.
Basic understanding of mechanical HVAC/ plumbing building systems Excellent initiative, and interpersonal communications skills; able to work with coworkers and clients, ability to handle a variety of situations encountered during implementation process, discipline to work with limited supervision
Ability to read project specifications and "blueprint" drawings.
Eager and committed to working in a fast-paced energy services company
Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Education & Experience

Journeyman or Masters Electrical License a plus
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, related discipline or equivalent in the field experience
A minimum of 3+ years’ relevant experience
Able to use conventional business tools including Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to work a full-time schedule
Valid drivers' license, available for local travel

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, this is the company that will further your experience and career growth.

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