Controls Engineer – Automated Logic

tsu.edu; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and optimize advanced building automation systems for individual customers. You will lead multi-disciplinary tasks, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while maintaining high standards of design and documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HVAC controls and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with proficiency in WebCTRL and TCP/IP networks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC controls experience (excluding end-user-only experience).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, ideally with HVAC&R concentration.
• Proficient with WebCTRL and installing building automation controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize and manage multiple engineering projects with minimal direction.
• Design and program building automation systems and site-specific control configurations.
• Create design documents with technical information for project teams.
• Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems.
• Test programming and interfaces prior to implementation and provide technical support to sales.
• Communicate project opportunities and risks and support functional testing.

Skills

HVAC controls

Building automation

WebCTRL

TCP/IP networks

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

WebCTRL

Job description

If you’ve been in the BAS world a while, you know the difference between a job that just keeps you busy and one that keeps you engaged, respected, and growing. At Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, our Controls Engineers describe this as the place where they finally found both challenge and balance. A place that trusts your judgment, values your craftsmanship, and gives you the tools and autonomy to make an impact. As a Controls Engineer, you’ll be an expert voice on-site- performing difficult and complex engineering activities and creating standard work for common procedures.

Our long-tenured people put it simply:

“I finally found it. Not just a job. Not just a paycheck. A work home.”

If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, we’d like to welcome you home too.

At Automated Logic, we believe in investing in our people. As a Controls Engineer, you’ll have access to:

Professional Development: Training programs, certifications, and continuing education in BAS technologies and leadership.

Career Pathways and Leadership Opportunities: Opportunities to advance into roles such as Project Engineer, Technical Manager, or Operations Lead, as well as mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape our service delivery.

Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions.

What you’ll gain

• Health & wellness benefits, 401k, paid time off and competitive wages.
• Stability and respect. Many of our field engineers have been here 10-20 years because their work, time, and expertise are valued.
• Freedom to execute. You’ll own your projects and collaborate closely with engineers and PMs who trust your expertise.
• Continuous learning. Access to advanced training in WebCTRL®, networking, integration, and system analytics.
• Balance and culture. Leadership that respects family time, and a team that looks out for one another.

Scope of Position

As a Controls Engineer, you will be crucial to ALC’s business through the designing of advanced building automation systems created specifically for each individual customer. We are looking for someone who works well in a team and has excellent problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

What you’ll do

Under minimal direction, plan, prioritize and manage multiple engineering projects; prioritizing tasks to ensure that the team's overall resources are used effectively and that project deadlines are met.

Manage several components of a large scale, complex, or significant engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.

Manage major responsibilities across multiple engineering disciplines on a regular basis.

Design and program building automation systems, site-specific configuration of control systems, and control algorithms.

Adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards of design, programming, and implementation.

Create a clear design document for project teams with technical information.

Document and communicate the building automation system design and revisions.

Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems.

Test programming and interfaces prior to implantation.

Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs are met.

Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.

Support of functional testing for building systems.

Jobsite visits if necessary to aid in project support.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years of overall HVAC controls experience (excluding end-user-only experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, ideally with a concentration in HVAC&R.

Proficient with advanced building automation software, such as WebCTRL, and installing building automation controls.

Expert with TCP/IP networks including wireless technology.

Experience interacting with a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges, requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines.

Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.

Excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.

Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.

Sponsorship not available. Must be permanent resident.