Lead Control Systems Engineer

RoviSys Building Technologies; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to spearhead building automation projects. This role involves leading a team of engineers, designing instrumentation and electrical systems, and ensuring successful project execution from conception to installation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in HVAC systems and controls technologies, as well as experience in customer interactions and project management. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering and building automation.
• Experience with HVAC systems and functional testing.
• Knowledge of various control systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and provide technical guidance.
• Design and configure control systems for building automation.
• Conduct onsite system startup and customer training.

Skills

Controls experience with Rockwell

HVAC systems knowledge

Scripting languages (VBA, Python)

Instrumentation specification

Functional testing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

FactoryTalk Suite

RS Logix/Studio 5000

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

BACnet and LON controllers

SQL

Kepware OPC server

ThinManager

VMware

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Overview

Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Sales Support (20%)
   • Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
   • Identify and assign tasks within the project team
   • Lead customer meetings
   • Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
   • Maintain relationships with existing customers
2. Instrumentation & Electrical Design (30%)
   • Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
   • Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meters, valve actuators, etc.) and select devices appropriate for the project
   • Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
   • Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
   • Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
   • Procure project hardware
   • Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
   • Inspect completed control enclosures
3. System Design and Configuration (30%)
   • Lead customer design review meetings
   • Configure user interface and HMI screens
   • Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
   • Execute internal functional and quality control testing
   • Draft system documentation
   • Assist in customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
4. Onsite System Startup (20%)
   • Install project software and configuration onto site systems
   • Participate in point-to-point loop checks for all instrumentation
   • Perform software calibration and tuning
   • Conduct functional tests of all systems
   • Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
   • Support additional customer testing
   • Program field modifications as required
   • Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of the system

Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related technical degree
• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
• Controls experience in at least one of the following:
  • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
  • Aveva System Platform
  • Inductive Ignition Perspective
  • Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
• Other useful technologies include:
  • Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
  • Tridium: Niagara N4
  • SQL
  • Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
• Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
• Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
• Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

Pay Range: $80k - $130K

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Facilities Services