System Controls Engineer

Insight Global; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a System Controls Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire position, involving design and configuration of advanced building control systems. The role requires significant travel and expertise in HVAC/Building Controls or MEP, with responsibilities including software development and field communication.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in HVAC/Building Controls, or MEP.
• Ability to travel approximately 75% of the time.
• Proven experience in the integration of building subsystems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, configuration, and operation of building control systems.
• Communicates effectively with the Project Manager.
• Develops sophisticated software programs and assists in commissioning.

Skills

Control theory

Building automation systems

Integration of low voltage building subsystems

Computer-related drafting tools

Communication with non-technical audience

Job description

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Location: Remote + 75% domestic travel

Duration: 6-month contract to hire

Pay: $40-43

Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in HVAC/Building Controls, or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing engineering).
• Ability to travel approximately 75% of the time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Proven experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, *BacNet, etc.).
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Proven advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.

Job Description:

The System Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems. In this role you will effectively communicate with the Project Manager to develop a strong team, and be accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. The System Controls Engineer will develop sophisticated software programs, commission and solve problems to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Additionally, they will provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, the field installation team and subcontractors.

How you will do it:

• Designs and configures technically sophisticated building control systems as defined by the contract documents.
• Builds flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develops and tests software programs vital to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinates the creation of vital drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Selects, orders, and supervises the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
• Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
• Keeps management and contractor or customer advised of job progress and issues.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team.
• Provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to safety standards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Facilities Services and HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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