Senior HVAC Building Automation Programmer

Centralmechanical; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group, a leading HVAC/automation contractor, seeks a senior Controls Engineer in Thousand Oaks to design and deploy BAS controls, integrate multi-vendor systems, and mentor staff. The role includes project deployment, commissioning, and training end users on system operation.

Responsibilities cover creating control logic, interfacing with IT networks, and producing as-built documentation while ensuring adherence to project scope and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience with Siemens Apogee and Desigo.
• Must have working knowledge of HVAC systems - Unitary Systems to Central Plants.
• Troubleshooting skills for determining HVAC vs. computer/controller issues.
• General understanding of IP networks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming. (Java, C++)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD a plus.
• BACnet and/or LON, Lonworks Control Systems, Tridium NIAGARA AX/NIAGARA 4/Distech/Eclypse, Direct Digital Controls, Honeywell Webs, MODbus, Alerton, Johnson Controls FX, Staefa, Solidyne, Andover Controls, Siemens, and Schnieder preferred

Responsibilities

• Create control algorithms, download source code to controllers, manage system databases, and implement an animated front-end graphical user interface.
• Experience in multiple systems integration, getting different protocols to talk to each other and share information. One front end for multiple platforms.
• Executes project start-ups, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of installed BAS controls and mechanical systems on assigned projects.
• Participates in the layout and coordination of network drops, IP addresses and monitoring tools with customer's IT Department personnel.
• Works with equipment vendors to coordinate communication protocols, encryption, and database requirements for integration to their systems.
• Runs semi-complex reports to analyze system operation, works with project team to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work.
• Participates in final inspection and testing, assures customer acceptance, and conducts training for end user customers on system operations.
• Provides Plans & Control System Documents to application engineering for as-built drawings using the latest digital technology.
• Mentors other specialists who may need specific automation or HVAC product knowledge.

Skills

Java

C++

Object Oriented Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

EMCOR Group, a leading HVAC/automation contractor, seeks a senior Controls Engineer in Thousand Oaks to design and deploy BAS controls, integrate multi-vendor systems, and mentor staff. The role includes project deployment, commissioning, and training end users on system operation.

Responsibilities cover creating control logic, interfacing with IT networks, and producing as-built documentation while ensuring adherence to project scope and quality standards.