Senior HVAC Controls Engineer

Albireo Energy; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy seeks a Senior HVAC Controls Engineer to lead programming of HVAC and utilities sequences, supported by on-site or remote teams in the Greater Boston Area. The role emphasizes designing and implementing sequences using BACnet, Siemens TIA, and Tridium Niagara, with commissioning responsibility across large facilities.

Responsibilities include project scoping, RFIs, and startup of AHU/chiller systems, with travel to construction sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from accredited college or university. Degree can be offset by 5-7 years of industry experience.
• Experience with building automation / PLC programming (function block preferred) or other programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, etc.).
• Siemens TIA and Tridium Niagara programming experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel to and work on construction sites for commissioning/startup.
• Respond to and solve customer issues to completion.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings, and documents to understand project intent.
• Break down scope of work into segments and communicate for scheduling.
• Attend meetings and prepare RFI documentation for engineering and management.
• Follow sequences of operations and develop commissioning documents.
• Startup and commissioning of large systems (AHUs, chiller plants, etc.).
• Software programming of HVAC/utility sequences and commissioning.
• Configure and troubleshoot IP/RS-485 networks; BACnet environments.
• Configure alarming and reporting; SQL experience a plus.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Problem solving

Effective communication

Microsoft Word/Excel/Visio

Education

Engineering degree from accredited college or university

Tools

Siemens TIA

Tridium Niagara

BACnet MSTP

BACnet IP

SQL

Python

Virtual/Network configuration

Excel

Job description

Summary

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Senior HVAC Controls Engineer is responsible for the overall success of software design, program creation, and the implementation of procedures and standards used in the programming of controls projects. The role will primarily involve programming of HVAC and utilities plant sequences using building automation controllers and languages but also includes remote or on-site support of construction/service techs as well as other software engineers. This role will be an onsite position that will support projects in person in the Greater Boston Area.

Responsibilities

• A key member of the Albireo team, the Senior HVAC Controls Engineer will be responsible for:
• Review of project specifications, drawings, and project-specific documents to understand project intent.
• Breakdown scope of work into manageable segments and communicate to Project Manager / Engineering Manager for scheduling.
• Attending and/or receiving meeting minutes from software and graphics review meetings with customers (including customer representatives, general contractors, or commissioning agents).
• Creating and routing project programming specific “Request for Information” (RFI) documentation to Systems Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager.
• Following sequence of operations as required by project documents and develop engineered sequence of operations and commissioning documents, utilizing established standards.
• Startup and commissioning of large systems, such as AHUs, chiller plants, or other utilities systems. Includes installation/configuration of workstations, servers, and network.
• Assisting Account Managers with Project Estimating, scope development, and fundamental design for turnkey projects.
• Software programming of HVAC/utilities sequence of operations, installation, and commissioning.
• Design / Configure / Troubleshoot IP and/or RS-485 networks. Experience with BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP networks preferred.
• Configuration of alarming and reporting of automation systems. SQL experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Siemens TIA and Tridium Niagara programming experience strongly preferred.
• Engineering degree from accredited college or university. Degree can be offset by 5-7 years of industry experience.
• Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Experience and interest in electrical, computer science, IT, and controls is ideal.
• Experience with building automation / PLC programming (function block preferred) or other programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, etc.).
• Ability to travel to and work on construction sites for commissioning/startup.
• Respond to and solve customer issues to completion.
• Ability to take responsibility for and see a programming project to completion from initial design through commissioning.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.

Salary Range DOE: $105,000-$148,000 yrly

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Agency Submissions

Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.