Lead Controls Systems Engineer

RoviSys Building Technologies; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Travel perks with per-diem

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

RoviSys Building Technologies is seeking a Lead Controls Systems Engineer in Reno, NV to design and lead building automation projects in a dynamic team environment. You will guide a project team, review designs, and configure DDC/PLC/DCS controls while supporting customer demonstrations and acceptance testing.

Responsibilities include leading customer meetings, estimating hardware and engineering effort, preparing submittals, and overseeing onsite startup and training for operations and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related technical degree.
• 3+ years of experience in building automation or related field.
• Controls experience with Rockwell, Aveva, Inductive Ignition Perspective, Distech BACnet/LON controllers or similar.
• Other useful tech include SQL, scripting (VBA, Python), Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership for project teams of 2-5 engineers.
• Lead customer meetings and review designs.
• Estimate hardware costs and engineering effort for proposals.
• Prepare submittals and documentation for controls hardware.
• Configure DDC/PLC/DCS control algorithms and perform testing.
• Lead onsite startup activities and customer demonstrations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer meetings

Project estimation

HVAC systems understanding

Scripting (VBA/Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell: FactoryTalk, RS Logix/Studio 5000

Aveva System Platform

Inductive Ignition Perspective

Distech BACnet/LON

Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer/Metasys

Tridium: Niagara N4

SQL

Kepware OPC Server

ThinManager

VMware

Job description

Overview

Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Sales Support

• 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

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, 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

System Design and Configuration

• 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 is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

• 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 system

Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Bachelors 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

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience

• Performance Bonuses:Bonus structure designed to reward results

• Travel Perks:Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

• Full Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement Ready:401(k) with company match

• Time Off:Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, andunlimited personal time

• Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support