HVAC Controls Engineer

Envelop Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Control Systems (OCS), part of the Envelop Group family, seeks a Building Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and support commercial BAS/DDC projects. The role combines office work with on-site duties at customer locations, configuring controllers, developing sequences, and delivering fully operational building automation solutions.

Qualifications include a mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years of hands-on HVAC controls experience, with proficiency in Alerton,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience with design, commissioning and programming of digital HVAC controls.
• Proficiency with Alerton, Tridium or Siemens.
• HVAC controls knowledge in new construction and renovations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program HVAC building automation systems and create sequences of operation.
• Develop and test software for the control system.
• Update as-built drawings and software with field change information.
• Execute projects including programming, integration, commissioning and closeout.
• Design hardware and software using established standards.
• Load, verify devices, commission controllers, and document system functionality.
• Provide owner/operator training and complete operation manuals.

Skills

HVAC controls

Field programming

Alerton

Tridium

Siemens

Communication

Organization

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As part of the Envelop Group family of companies, Open Control Systems (OCS) delivers quality driven, custom solutions, while focusing on partnerships to promote environmental balance, cost effectiveness, efficiency and superior customer satisfaction. Differing from traditional solutions, OCS offers customized field level system architecture, allowing for more accurate, time sensitive data analysis.

The Building Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting commercial HVAC Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC). This role will split time between the office and customer job sites, where you will configure controllers, develop control sequences, commission systems, and work directly with installation teams to deliver fully operational building automation solutions.

What you'll do:

• Configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems (direct digital controls) and create sequence of operations.
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system.
• Apply fie ld change information for as-built drawings and software.
• Perform tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: system programming, integration, system and network commissioning and project closeout.
• Complete hardware design and software programming using established standards.
• Manage and complete the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provide accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Perform site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensure owner/operator has been trained. Provide proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in (mechanical) engineering or equivalent training and experience in a similar field.
• 3+ years of technical, hands-on experience with systems design, commissioning and programming of digital HVAC controls systems.
• Proficiency working with Alerton, Tridium, or Siemens required.
• Knowledge of the concepts of HVAC controls in new construction, renovation/retrofit project types, components, and systems with the ability to program and commission pre and post installation, preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet the schedules given by leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and autonomously and take ownership of all tasks.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Travel to customer job sites which requires the ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions.
• Must be able to maintain a professional appearance.
• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for employer-based sponsorship currently or in the future.

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Pre-hire requirements include a drug test and a background check.