HVAC Controls Design Engineer

Nailor Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nailor Industries is looking for a Controls Design Engineer to join their Automation and Controls team. The role involves designing and programming HVAC Building Automation Systems and requires strong communication and teamwork skills. The position offers a diverse work environment, including office, manufacturing, and job site settings with some domestic travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with HVAC Building Automation Systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC controls software including Distech, Niagara, Modbus.
• Electrical background is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functionality, layout, and Bill of Materials for controls systems.
• Program software for Controllers and HMIs in support of SOO.
• Develop test scripts and assist Controls Technicians in installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Thermal Corporation, a division of Nailor International, Inc., is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to be part of our Automation and Controls team.

The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for creation, editing, maintaining, installing, testing and troubleshooting of onboard automation systems (primarily Distech) for packaged, custom, Air Handling Units for Data Center and other Commercial applications.

Controls Design Engineer must be able to read and understand Customer’s specified Sequence of Operations (SOO) and develop code based on technical documents such as wiring diagrams, control diagrams, schematics, specifications, and instructions. Must also be motivated to work on their own and as part of a team. Strong communication skills are required this position.

The Controls Design Engineer position is a salary position. Time will be split between an office environment, a manufacturing environment and time at job sites. This position does involve some domestic travel.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Team and Customer in defining project requirements and interpreting SOO requirements and developing controls programs to meet requirements.
• Design and develop functionality, layout and Bill of Materials for controls system, including controller, modules, sensors, actuators and transducers.
• Programming of software for Controller and HMIs, in support of SOO.
• Modification of existing Programs for Controllers and HMIs for improved performance or additional functionality.
• Manage, maintain and document revisions of hardware, firmware and software.
• Develop controls schematics and diagrams.
• Provide all necessary controls documentation including points and parameter lists,
• Develop test scripts and train and assist Controls Technicians in proper installation, testing and troubleshooting of systems on production floor.
• Effectively document and communicate executed work
• Assist Electrical Team and Test Team on all aspects of controls including sensors, actuators, VFDs.
• Assist on-site, partner start-up team in troubleshooting of overall controls system.
• Assist on-site, third-party Commissioning Teams, providing detailed, high-level guidance.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Work as a team member or alone to complete projects.
• Perform quality testing and work with Production and QC inspectors.
• Associate degree, or equivalent additional experience required.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience with primary responsibility of HVAC Building Automation Systems.
• Familiar with various HVAC controls software, languages and protocols including Distech, Niagara, Modbus, Siemens, JCI, BACnet and Lon.
• Electrical Background (electrician or technician) is very helpful
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be able to travel domestically.
• Must be located in Houston, Texas.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, removed, or changed at any time at the discretion of management.
• Nailor does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.