Senior Building Automation & Controls Engineer

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's Energy Management team seeks a Building Automation & Controls Engineer to provide technical consulting, DDC programming installation, and project leadership for HVAC&R systems across campus.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, coordinating startup/commissioning, and supporting Facilities Management with system performance validation. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Six or more years applicable experience in automated control systems design, development, maintenance and validation of HVAC&R systems.
• Experience in DDC programming, networking and cost control optimization strategies in a building engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting and project leadership for multi-platform automation systems and building automation networks.
• Implement energy savings programming strategies in DDC controllers (Johnson, Siemens, Tridium, Trane, XL5000).
• Develop procedures and policy guidelines for operational use and assist with commissioning.

Skills

HVAC&R experience

DDC programming

Networking

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Access

Job description

The University of Minnesota's Energy Management team seeks a Building Automation & Controls Engineer to provide technical consulting, DDC programming installation, and project leadership for HVAC&R systems across campus.

Responsibilities include developing control strategies, coordinating startup/commissioning, and supporting Facilities Management with system performance validation. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.