BAS Application Engineer

Duties

• Develop control system submittal documents, BAS architecture, programming, and graphics based on project requirements for in-house controls projects.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement projects approved for construction by in-house staff; including scoping and pricing labor, materials, equipment, hardware, software selection, control architecture development, programming, graphics and related project requirements.
• Provide ongoing BAS technical support for Automation Services and other Facilities Management stakeholders.
• Identify and implement best software and hardware technologies to support programming strategies.
• Effectively communicate with construction project teams to transform the BAS design into a functioning system in operation.
• Maintain, implement, and administer the UVA BAS Standards.
• Contribute towards the realization of UVA’s 2020 – 2030 Sustainability Plan (carbon neutral by 2030 and fossil fuel free by 2050).
• Participate in project management and commissioning efforts by attending construction meetings, inspecting work, reviewing tests, assisting in resolving system performance issues, and providing written reports of findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Five years of relevant experience related to BAS or other related electronics field with two years of experience with programming logic. Five years of experience with hardware design and programming logic with Automated Logic or Johnson Controls is preferred.
• Licenses: Recognized controls industry certification (this could include but is not limited to licensure in a skilled trade or possession of a CCST, CEM, or a commissioning industry certificate such as BCxP) or successful completion of two or more controls vendor development courses.
• Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience developing and deploying Johnson Controls Metasys or Automated Logic WebCTRL systems is strongly preferred. Experience with commercial construction/contracting strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Five years of relevant experience related to BAS or other related electronics field with two years of experience with programming logic. Five years of experience with hardware design and programming logic with Automated Logic or Johnson Controls is preferred.
• Licenses: Recognized controls industry certification (this could include but is not limited to licensure in a skilled trade or possession of a CCST, CEM, or a commissioning industry certificate such as BCxP) or successful completion of two or more controls vendor development courses.
• Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience developing and deploying Johnson Controls Metasys or Automated Logic WebCTRL systems is strongly preferred. Experience with commercial construction/contracting strongly preferred.

Skills

• Advanced problem solving and programming knowledge of electronic controllers.
• Possession of proven competency in electronics, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to train users, mechanics, and less senior control technicians in electronic controllers.

Benefits

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000; actual starting salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and skills. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include: 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave; Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs; Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System; Tuition and professional development benefits; Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Pay

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000; actual starting salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and skills.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.