Controls Engineer

LVI Associates; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this entry-level role, you will have the opportunity to design and program DDC systems, creating comprehensive project design packages. Your responsibilities will include preparing wiring diagrams, coordinating project turnover, and ensuring system operability through onsite performance verification. This position offers a chance to grow your technical knowledge in HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturing while working closely with a collaborative team. If you are eager to learn and contribute to high-profile projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a Bachelor's in Engineering.
• Strong skills in DDC systems design and programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and program DDC systems, creating project design packages.
• Organize and prepare design and programming projects for execution.

Skills

DDC Systems Design

Project Management

Wiring Diagrams

Programming Skills

Technical Knowledge in HVAC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Programming Software

Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Purpose: Design and program DDC Systems by creating project design packages and programming data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organise Design Projects: Accept new projects, complete documentation, understand requirements, and collaborate with Sales and Manager for scheduling.
• Prepare Design Packages: Complete wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, bills of materials, and schedules as required.
• Coordinate Turnover to Project Management: Prepare project manuals, transfer unique project data, and review information with Project Manager.
• Organise Programming Projects: Accept projects, analyse workload time lines, understand requirements, and collaborate with the programming and Ops management team.
• Prepare Programming Projects: Create DDC programs, document programming, create project displays, test for proper operation, and organise turnover to technicians.
• Coordinate Programming Issues During Construction: Make necessary changes, assist technicians with commissioning, and make site visits as needed.
• Ensure System Operability: Assist in onsite performance verification with the technician.
• Complete Design Packages: Finalize As-built documentation, archive backups, and assist with turnover to the Service department.
• Complete Programming Packages: Finalize As-built DDC documentation, archive system backups, assist with owner training, and assist with turnover to the Service department.
• Maintain Industry Technical Knowledge: Attend workshops, review industry publications, and stay updated on proper installation methods and product specifications.
• Willingness and Ability to Travel: Recognise the importance of high-profile customers and respond with urgency to their needs.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing