Controls Design Engineer

HVAC Elements; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Major Medical

401K

PTO

Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

G&R Controls, an independent Siemens Field Office, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design building automation systems for commercial HVAC projects in Sioux Falls and surrounding areas.

You will analyze plans, select equipment, order software and materials, prepare submittals, and support project management and customer training. Bachelor’s in ME required; experience with BIM tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Strong ability to read plans and specs for building automation.
• Experience with HVAC concepts and controls is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design building automation systems for HVAC operations in commercial buildings.
• Analyze plans and contracts to determine system requirements.
• Select product sizes and placement to meet specifications.
• Order computers, software and materials for projects.
• Prepare submittals with schematics and technical literature.
• Organize and maintain job files and prepare as-built drawings.
• Assist in training customers and installers of building automation systems.
• Troubleshoot communications equipment and participate in project management.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

HVAC concepts

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Revit BIM

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM software

PDF/document management

Job description

G&R Controls is an Independent Field Office for Siemens Industry, Inc. Since 1977, we have sold, installed and serviced building automation and temperature control systems. We also offer mechanical service and factory certified start-up of commercial HVAC equipment. Our offices are located in Sioux Falls and Rapid City South Dakota, and Fargo and Bismarck North Dakota. We are a growing company with great opportunities for career development.

Apply your engineering skills to help ensure the best possible outcomes in commercial HVAC projects. You will work closely with other industry professionals to complete projects focusing on comfort, efficiency and reliable performance.

Employment Type:Full Time

Division: G&R Controls

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

Duties

• Design building automation systems for the operation of HVAC components and other automated equipment in commercial buildings and institutional facilities, including new construction and retrofit.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and contracts to determine system requirements for building automation systems. Capture and communicate details to assist with project management and compliance.
• Select product sizes, types, and placement to ensure products meet specified requirements.
• Order computers, software and materials for projects.
• Gather and review technical information for job files, and provide to Controls Installation staff as needed.
• Prepare submittals containing schematics, descriptions and technical literature as required.
• Organize and maintain job files, including design documents and technical information.
• Prepare and finalize "as built" drawings and documents from data supplied by installation or project management personnel.
• Assist in training customers and installers to operate building automation systems.
• Troubleshoot communications equipment and peripherals.
• Project management.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and HVAC concepts, with an interest in controls preferred.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Solid computer skills, to include Microsoft Office, as well as drafting or building model software. Revit and BIM knowledge helpful. Comfortableworking with PDF documents and databases, internet and email navigation, file management.
• Good customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• We offer competitive pay, including annual bonus plan.
• Full-time benefits package includes Major Medical, 401K, PTO, Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts and other voluntary benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are a drug-free workplace, and require a background check on all new hires. In addition, we participate in "E-Verify", a service of Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.