Senior Engineer- HVAC Controls – Remote USA

BOMA Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 97,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Senior Engineer- HVAC Controls to lead master systems integration for building management systems in a remote USA role. You will program control applications, perform site commissioning, and provide remote support to installers and customers, ensuring system operation aligns with project specs and design documents.

The role requires expertise in Niagara, BACnet, Distech, and IT networking, plus strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering preferred; can consider experience with or without a degree.
• Knowledge of standard procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
• Ability to analyze solutions using technical judgment and precedents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create complex programming using flow diagrams, sequences of operations and panel layouts.
• Perform programming of control applications using various software tools.
• Conduct job-site system checkout, commissioning, and testing of control applications.
• Verify operation per project specifications and design documents.
• Develop system graphic displays per specifications or proposal.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced system issues and report findings.

Skills

Niagara

BACnet

Distech Controls

HVAC Controls

IT Networking

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

BMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The mission of Greater Cincinnati BOMA is to be recognized as a principal voice through leadership advocacy and education for the commercial real estate industry.

Senior Engineer- HVAC Controls – Remote USA

As a CBRE Software Engineer, you will carry out Master Systems Integration of building management systems (BMS), build control databases, create user interfaces and set-up control systems based on project specification and/or sales proposals.

Provide on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers. Performs field startup and system commissioning tasks as well as the remote installation of software and control programs.

This job is part of the Software Engineering job function responsible for d elivering projects on a global scale for large enterprise clients using industry leading technologies and processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Create complex programming using flow diagrams, sequences of operations and panel layouts.
• Perform programming of control applications using various software tools.
• Perform job-site system checkout, commissioning, and testing of control applications.
• Confirm proper operation according to project specifications, sales proposal, and design documentation.
• Approve and develop system graphic displays, according to project specifications or sales proposal.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers.
• Perform advanced system evaluation and diagnostics.
• Isolate and troubleshoot escalated problems and take corrective action.
• Document problem resolution and report finding back to Project team for customer follow-up.
• Coordinates system installation with installing contractors at job site as required.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of standard principles and a broad knowledge of several job disciples within the function.
• Support the management of software tools.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Qualifications What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Must possess core knowledge in a minimum of four of the following:
  • Building Management Systems
  • Niagara - Required
  • Distech Controls
  • Building Automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus)
  • HVAC Controls
  • IT Networking
  • Commissioning
  • Troubleshooting
• Travel requirement is up to 50% of your annual time. Trips will be overnight up to a weeklong. Back-to-back travel weeks are not normal.
• CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Software Engineer position is $96,500 annually [or $46.39 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Software Engineer position is $115,500 annually [or $55.52 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.