Lead BAS Controls Engineer

Carrier; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier, a leading global provider of building and cold chain solutions, is searching for a Lead Engineer to join Automated Logic Corporation. This role involves providing turnkey engineering solutions, overseeing hardware design, and leading a team to deliver cutting-edge building management solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess 8+ years of experience in the Building Automation industry, with a robust understanding of HVAC systems and software programming. There are opportunities for career advancement into supervisory or project management positions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the Building Automation industry.
• 5+ years designing hardware installation diagrams.
• 5+ years designing software programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and engineering leadership.
• Design complete building automation systems.
• Develop and document sequences of operation.

Skills

HVAC automation knowledge

Mechanical and electrical systems understanding

Effective communication skills

Microsoft Visio proficiency

Project management skills

Education

Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or building automation

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or building automation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automated Logic Eikon / Viewbuilder / Sitebuilder

Job description

30126295 Lead Engineer

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this role

Automated Logic Corporation provides innovative building-management solutions that maximize energy efficiency and sustainable building operation while ensuring comfort. Its intuitive products control and monitor building functions such as heating, air conditioning and lighting for commercial office, education, health care, government, and data center markets through a global network of independent dealers and North American branch offices. Automated Logic is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions.
As a Lead Engineer for Automated Logic Corporation, you will report directly to the Area Engineering Manager and be responsible for providing turnkey engineering solutions starting at sales turnover, encompassing a comprehensive hardware design, and culminating with a finished software product capable of being installed by operations. The individual should have a thorough understanding of hardware design concepts, hardware components, MEP systems, software programming methods, and front-end graphic construction. They are expected to provide technical leadership for team members, contribute to the design and development of projects, and seek to refine engineering processes to ensure product quality is maintained. The individual will need to communicate effectively with fellow employees, upper management, as well as internal and external stakeholders to help drive the organization’s commitment to operational excellence. This position could lead to further career opportunities including Engineering Supervisor, Sales, or Project Management roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for software and hardware providing technical direction and engineering leadership across the organization
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to HVAC automation.
• Serve as the point of contact for escalation of issues from sub-department teams facing complex technical challenges.
• Design of complete building automation systems including the specification and sizing of controllers, electromechanical devices, sensors, networks, and computer hardware.
• Creation, where necessary, of sequences of operation for the control of all building systems.
• Documentation of BAS design (i.e. submittals) and revision control of the resultant documents.
• Final documentation of the building automation system that incorporates all changes made since issuance of the submittal.
• Timely creation of requests for information (RFIs) which are clear, concise, and well written.
• Program entire BAS system and develop equipment database infrastructure (using Sitebuilder)
• Develop Bacnet instance numbering schemes and incorporate BAS networking concepts
• Comprehend various BAS protocols such as Bacnet, Modbus, Lon, etc.
• Program control algorithms including those that include third-party integration (using Eikon).
• Development of graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems (using Eikon and ViewBuilder).
• Testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment.
• Comprehend, analyze, and interpret construction plans and specification documents.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MEP systems and dynamics
• Collaborates and interacts with customers, supervisors, managers, and staff as a consultant to develop customer standards
• Serves as the lead on team for developing and maintaining departmental standards including drawing stencils and templates, software programs, software symbols, and graphic packages
• Adherence to project requirements, company standards, and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.
• Reviews processes and makes recommendations for process improvement in areas where needed
• Ensure engineering processes are followed, and make suggestions for enhancement
• Effectively lead others through meeting, planning and any processes which are needed to accomplish the goals set for the team.
• Effectively communicate with direct and indirect personnel to give clear updates on projects.
• Provide mentorship for the development of other Controls Engineers.
• Technical support during the selling process to ensure that sales representatives accurately address customer requirements and propose the best possible solutions.
• Identification and communication of project opportunities and risks related to cost, time, and technical considerations.
• Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with manager and project teams both internal and external.
• Develops outside the box solutions to solve customer issues/complaints
• Ensure all Automated Logic organizational safety and ethics standards are met.
• Adherence to safety standards. High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Adherence to ethics standards. Exemplifies the Carrier code of ethics.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry including:
  • 5+ years of experience designing hardware installation diagrams and developing written sequences of operation

OR

• 8+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry including:
  • 5+ years of experience designing software programming and database infrastructures

OR

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or related field.
• 12+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry including:
  • 3+ years of experience designing hardware installation diagrams and developing written sequences of operation.
  • 3+ years of experience as a supervisor, lead engineer, or project manager

• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Visio. Special consideration given to individuals with Automated Logic EDS or Automated Logic Eikon / Viewbuilder / Sitebuilder experience
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously under general direction in a highly dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.
• Competitive individual contributor who loves to win as a team.
• Basic understanding of IT networking concepts relating to Building Automation