Senior Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Designer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Building Automation System (BAS)/Controls Designer for the MEP Group in our Raleigh, NC office. You will design BAS/control systems, perform commissioning, produce drawings, and coordinate with MEP disciplines on-site.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of BAS design experience, familiarity with major BAS manufacturers, and strong communication skills. Travel may be limited and the role offers growth in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering-related field preferred. High school diploma required.
• 5+ years directly applicable BAS/controls design experience.
• Direct experience with BAS manufacturers: JCI, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Distech, Niagara.
• Knowledge of MEP systems as they relate to control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot HVAC and control systems via client interfaces and field work.
• Experience in commissioning HVAC/Building Automation systems preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems.
• Ability to work under own direction.
• Pursuit of registrations and continuing education encouraged.
• Limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop control schematic diagrams and sequences of operation.
• Evaluate existing BAS and control systems for upgrade recommendations.
• Review BAS/control systems designed by others, interface with contractors, and coordinate work within the Dewberry family of companies.

Skills

BAS design experience

Field investigation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering-related field

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Niagara platform

PLC/SCADA familiarity

JCI / Honeywell / Schneider Electric / Siemens / Distech

Job description

Senior Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Designer

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Building Automation System (BAS)/Controls Designer for the MEP Group in our Raleigh, NC office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join and work with a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people. The position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology. Typical project clients include commercial, local government, state, and federal entities located in the southeastern U.S. Duties will include but not be limited to BAS/control system design, control system commissioning, drawing production, coordination between the various MEP design disciplines, shop drawing and submittal reviews, and on-site construction reviews.

Dewberry's Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) team includes a large group focused on design services for nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized design services. Our experience includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net zero/renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy resilience design, and a broad set of other MEPS services. Our MEPS team contains subject matter experts (SME), many of whom are in leadership roles in international professional organizations such as ASHRAE. Our repeat clients include universities, healthcare systems, state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our MEPS service line is ranked #30 nationally among MEP Giants.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Develop control schematic diagrams and sequences of operation
• Evaluate existing BAS and control systems for upgrade recommendations
• Review BAS/control systems designed by others, interface with contractors, and coordinate work with others within the Dewberry Family of Companies.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Four-year degree in engineering-related field preferred. High school diploma required.
• 5+ years directly applicable BAS/controls design experience
• Direct experience working with common BAS manufacturer's systems and components - JCI, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Distech, Niagara platform.
• Knowledge of MEP systems as they relate to control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot HVAC and control systems through client's front-end interface and through field investigations of HVAC systems.
• Experience in commissioning of HVAC/Building Automation systems is preferred
• Familiarity with industrial PLC/SCADA systems
• Experience recommending changes in cost estimates and scopes of work when necessary.
• Ability to work under own direction
• Pursuit of registrations, accreditations, and continuing education related to Dewberry areas of practice and candidates' level of expertise will be encouraged.
• Limited travel may be required.

Do not meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So, if you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

*Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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