Field Controls Integration Engineer - Commercial

WaterFurnace International, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WaterFurnace International, Inc. is seeking a Field Controls Integration Engineer to join our Commercial Team. You will start up and maintain WaterFurnace equipment at customer sites, coordinating with building automation systems and field technicians.

Travel up to 50% is expected as you collaborate with R&D and applications engineering to meet customer requirements. The role demands strong programming skills in Niagara and Automated Logic (ALC), with experience in Modbus, BACnet, and RS-485

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in building automation or chiller/heat pump startup.
• Five or more years of visual programming experience using Niagara, Automated Logic (ALC) or similar platforms.
• Strong coding skills and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Modbus, BACnet, BACnet IP, and RS-485.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and start-up HVAC system level controls and coordinate with customer BAS / Control systems to start-up and service WaterFurnace heat pumps and chillers.
• Coordinate with building automation engineers to validate proper coordination and operation of WaterFurnace equipment.
• Provide customer and product support on new orders, pre-installation, installation, and building commissioning efforts.
• Assist in project planning by providing work estimates for various projects.
• Assist in system level definition around application and coordination with customer BAS / Control systems.

Skills

Building automation

Visual programming

Niagara 4

Automated Logic (ALC)

GIT documentation

Communication protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Niagara 4

Automated Logic (ALC)

Modbus

BACnet

RS-485

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, WaterFurnace designs and manufactures ultra-efficient, renewable-energy comfort products that provide heating, cooling and potable hot water solutions for use in both homes and commercial buildings. We employ more than 360 people in R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales roles across the US and Canada. For almost four decades, our Geothermal Heat Pumps, Water Source Heat Pumps, and Heat Recovery Chillers have been reducing energy usage consumption and increasing comfort in buildings around the world.

Our Purpose

To transform the way we use energy, protect resources for future generations, and give people the freedom to focus on life.

Job Summary

The Field Controls Integration Engineer is a member of the Commercial Team which works closely with customers to start up and maintain WaterFurnace equipment at customer sites. The candidate will coordinate, plan, execute start-up’s with key customer partners and field technicians. Additionally, the candidate will coordinate with building control engineers to validate proper coordination and proper operation of WaterFurnace equipment within multiple building applications. The selected individual should have technical expertise in design, development, and debugging of system and/or building automation controls.

This position may require travel up to 50%.

Install and start-up HVAC system level controls and coordinate with customer/site level building automation systems to start-up and service WaterFurnace heat pumps and chillers.

• Position includes servicing and start-up on water-to-water heat pumps, air to water chillers, water to air heat pumps, DOAS systems, and rooftop units.
• Collaborate with R&D and applications engineering teams to define customer requirements and controls enhancements.
• Visual programming for HVAC controls in Niagara N4 and Automated Logic (ALC) platforms.
• Provide customer and product support on new orders, pre-installation, installation, and building commissioning efforts.
• Assist in project planning by providing work estimates for various projects.
• Assist in system level definition around application and coordination with customer BAS / Control systems.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Five or more years’ experience in building automation or chiller/heat pump equipment start-ups.
• Five or more years visual programming experience using Niagara, Automated Logic (ALC) or similar coding platforms.
• Strong coding skills and methodologies
• Basic knowledge of GIT software documentation control.
• Understanding of machine/system control
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in both a team environment and independently
• Self-starter
• Detail-oriented
• Familiarity with various communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, BACnet IP, as well as RS485 infrastructure.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or experience in related field preferred
• HVAC experience and knowledge is a plus
• Niagara 4 Certification a plus
• ALC Certification a plus

Essential Functions

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.