Design Engineer- HVAC Controls

Albireo Energy, LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to design building automation systems for large commercial facilities, participate in turnover meetings, and coordinate with contractors to ensure system feasibility.

The role involves collaborating with MEP engineers, selecting cost-effective solutions, and delivering complete engineering packages for client approval and installation teams. Site visits and field engineering are required as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (BSME or BSEE (EE preferred)) from an accredited college or university or a 2-year HVAC technical degree with 2+ years of experience in building automation or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of industrial HVAC applications, ability to read and understand MEP drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical control systems to include: DDC controllers, instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, relays and actuators.
• Understanding of flow dynamics to apply the appropriate measuring devices, control valve selection, and sizing.
• Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols; Bacnet/IP, BacNet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU and LON to provide system network diagrams and integration to 3rd party equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Microsoft Visio experience is preferred, AutoCAD or other BIM software is suitable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design building automation systems for large commercial offices, data centers, and educational facilities.
• Participate in sales turnover meetings to receive project drawings, specs, and details.
• Coordinate with contractors to obtain documentation and ensure compatibility of equipment.
• Collaborate with MEP Design Engineers to provide specifications and sequences.
• Apply equipment and devices to meet project specs cost-effectively.
• Prepare a complete engineering package: diagrams, wiring, layouts, BOM, submittals.
• Provide technical support to sales, installation, commissioning, and service teams.
• Visit sites for field engineering of retrofits, upgrades, or new construction inspections.

Skills

HVAC applications

MEP drawings

Reading specs

Electrical control systems

Flow dynamics

Communication protocols

MS Office

Visio

AutoCAD / BIM

Education

BSME or BSEE (EE preferred) or 2-year HVAC tech degree

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM software

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

A key member of the Albireo Energy team, the Controls Design Engineer will be responsible for:

• The design of building automation systems for large commercial office buildings, data centers, and educational facilities.


• Participate in sales turnover meetings to receive project mechanical drawings, specifications, and details from the sales team.


• Communicate with contractors to obtain any necessary documentation and coordinate to ensure compatibility/feasibility of all equipment.


• Coordinate with MEP Design Engineers to provide recommended specifications and sequences for particular customers or sites.


• Apply the appropriate equipment and end devices to provide the most cost-effective solution to meet the project specifications.


• Prepare a complete engineering package of all required network diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, flow diagrams, valve and damper schedules, bill of material, and equipment submittals for approval by the client engineering firm and delivery to the installation team.


• Provide technical support for the sales team, installation and commissioning team as well as technical support for the service division.


• Visit sites as required for field engineering of building automation retrofits and upgrades or new construction quality control inspections.

• Engineering degree (BSME or BSEE (EE preferred)) from an accredited college or university or a 2-year HVAC technical degree with 2+ years of experience in building automation or a relevant field.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.


• Knowledge and understanding of industrial HVAC applications, ability to read and understand MEP drawings and specifications.


• Knowledge and understanding of electrical control systems to include: DDC controllers, instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, relays and actuators.


• Understanding of flow dynamics to apply the appropriate measuring devices, control valve selection, and sizing.


• Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols; Bacnet/IP, BacNet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU and LON to provide system network diagrams and integration to 3rd party equipment and systems.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.


• Microsoft Visio experience is preferred, AutoCAD or other BIM software is suitable.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Range: $70,0000 -100,000 yrly DOE

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Basic Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Short Term & Long Term Disability


• Paid Vacation


• Paid Sick Time


• Paid Holidays


• 401K with Company match

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Agency Submissions:
Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.