Controls Engineer
AIR Control Concepts
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Job summary
AIR Control Concepts in Wichita, KS is looking for a Controls Engineer to design, track, install, and troubleshoot building automation and HVAC systems. The engineer serves as the key technical liaison with customers and assists with training and materials ordering.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least four years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.
Qualifications
- Minimum four years of experience in engineering systems and/or systems service.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and procedures.
- Proficient with Windows operating systems for workstation and server applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, track, install, and troubleshoot building automation and HVAC systems.
- Create programs for jobs from simple to complex systems.
- Develop project information and ensure project completion on time and under budget.
Skills
Education
Job description
Controls Engineer
Building Controls & Services Inc.
Wichita, KS
Exempt
$76,237-$105,560 salary
The Controls Engineer role involves designing, tracking, installing, and troubleshooting building automation and HVAC systems. The position may include training customers and employees, ordering materials, entering data into databases, creating and installing software, and coordinating with the Controls Team Lead and Engineering Manager. The engineer acts as the main technical liaison to the customer.
- Performs point‑to‑point checkout autonomously or with system specialist support.
- Verifies program operation per given sequence of operation.
- Sets up trend information for all systems.
- Schedules system equipment per time‑of‑day schedule and owner’s presence.
- Modifies architectural drawings using AutoCAD for graphic interface import.
- Constructs system graphics with pertinent point information blocks and navigational links.
- Assists with startup, certification, and project turnover.
- Ensures work quality on projects.
- Collects signed documentation of work completed from the owner.
- Creates programs for jobs ranging from simple AHUs to large complex boiler/chiller plants.
- Implements existing program strategies that control VAV or CV AHU/RTUs.
- Introduces simple stage control strategies for small boiler/chiller plants.
- Develops project information (system and cabinet layouts, database, submittal cut sheets, etc.) using given software to meet sales intent.
- Generates RFIs during project.
- Incorporates information from project blueprints and specifications into submittal booklets.
- Prepares system overview of network layout.
- Prepares “as‑built” record drawings and documents from data supplied by installation or operations personnel, including graphical screenshots and printed programs.
- Stays current with new software and changes to existing software.
- Studies product manuals and brochures.
- Navigates vendor websites to gather documentation (e.g., Infolink, FPG).
- Establishes the time required to complete a task and is accountable for finishing projects on‑time and under budget.
- Correlates labor and material pricing from the sales team while meeting guidelines set by plans and specs.
- Determines when change orders are necessary and generates pricing for additional work.
- Develops relationships with customer end users and decision makers.
- Serves as a technical resource to customers and BCS staff.
- Delivers technical support to end users and field labor when applicable.
- Conducts onsite customer training when essential.
- Presents a professional image of Building Controls & Services when communicating with customers.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering.
- Minimum four years of experience in engineering systems and/or systems service.
- Strong knowledge of automation systems, HVAC, and electrical concepts and operations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Proficient in using the engineering workstation, including full capacity of the AutoCAD drafting standards.
- Proficient in setting up Ethernet networks.
- Proficient in using current Windows operating systems for workstation and server applications.
- Superb oral and written communication skills.
- Mathematical abilities to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, and apply rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Strong problem‑solving ability.
- Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to evaluate urgency and prioritize tasks.
- Organized with attention to detail.
- Valid driver license.
- May require overtime, evening, or weekend work.
- Requires travel to and from job sites for startup and commissioning.
- Requires occasional overnight stays.
- On‑call as needed to assist with online/onsite service calls.
- 40 hours continuing education annually.
- Requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, climbing, balancing, twisting, and reaching with hands and arms on an occasional basis.
- Requires ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds regularly and may occasionally need to move or push 100 pounds or more.
- Must be able to talk, listen, and use hands or fingers for manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen throughout the day.
- Requires ability to see up close and distant, distinguish colors, use peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
- Regularly works in an office setting and on job sites in all types of indoor and outdoor conditions, including near moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, extreme heat, cold, and humidity.
- May be exposed to toxic or caustic fumes or chemicals.
- Noise levels range from moderate to very loud when visiting job sites.
- Many duties require working with HVAC equipment in close quarters and operating equipment that creates noise and air movement.
- Many duties require use of computers and electronic media on a regular basis.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Life Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
We offer equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibit discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications. The company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.
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