Smart Building Automation Designer

Stantec; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in Chicago seeks an Automation Designer to contribute to building automation design, PLC programming, and project coordination under supervision. You will help translate client needs into technical solutions for HVAC systems, EPMS, and BAS projects.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in automation design for tenant improvements or new construction, with proficiency in CAD/Revit and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with DDC (Direct Digital Control) or BAS (Building Automation Systems) for HVAC systems and/or EPMS from design, programming, installation, troubleshooting, engineering, ETC.
• Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC)/industrial controls a plus.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.
• Knowledgeable of accepted design and construction concepts, practices and procedures.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e., CAD and Revit).
• Exhibits effective communication skills to communicate the scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and co-workers
• Bachelor or master degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or a related field required, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in automation design and consulting for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develops Building Automation design and assessment opportunities for clients to grow Automation Team.
• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
• Works in conjunction with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in the proposal.
• Follows the quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
• Performs duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows: - Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Fully understands and advises clients of company’s service offerings.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops understanding of company’s accounting and project management systems.
• Participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).

Skills

DDC/BAS for HVAC

PLC/industrial controls

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/P

engineering practices

design/construction concepts

read/interpret technical docs

CAD

Revit

communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or related field

4+ years in automation design/tenant improvement projects

Professional Engineering (PE) license bonus

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team in Chicago seeks an Automation Designer to contribute to building automation design, PLC programming, and project coordination under supervision. You will help translate client needs into technical solutions for HVAC systems, EPMS, and BAS projects.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in automation design for tenant improvements or new construction, with proficiency in CAD/Revit and strong communication.