Building Automation Software Engineer

About the role

As a Software Engineer for Automated Logic Corporation, you will report directly to the Software Engineering Supervisor and be responsible for developing equipment-level software, system database infrastructures, BACnet numbering schemes, and ensuring software programs adhere to sequences of operation as defined through hardware engineering. This position will also create graphics for floorplans, equipment summaries, and equipment.

The individual should understand hardware components such as controllers, sensors, relays, and actuators while also having a base understanding of software concepts such as PID loops, input/output configurations, and base software design concepts. This is an individual contributor role that involves communicating effectively with fellow employees within the engineering department and occasionally with other divisions within the ALC Branch. This position could lead to further career opportunities such as Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Field Engineer, or Systems Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Program entire BAS system and develop equipment database infrastructure.
• Develop BACnet instance numbering schemes and incorporate BAS networking concepts.
• Utilize various BAS protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, LON, etc.
• Site-specific configuration of the WebCTRL system (using SiteBuilder).
• Programming of control algorithms including those that include third-party integration (using Eikon).
• Development of graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems (using Eikon and ViewBuilder).
• Testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment.
• Support of functional testing (commissioning) for building systems.
• Final documentation of the building automation system that incorporates all changes made since issuance of the submittal.
• Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with supervisor and project teams.
• Adherence to project requirements, company standards, and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.
• Ensure engineering processes are followed, and make suggestions for enhancement.
• Ensure all Automated Logic organizational safety and ethics standards are met.
• Adherence to safety and ethics standards, with a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in Commercial HVAC or BAS controls.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry.
• Competency in a Windows operating environment, including email and Microsoft Office software.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Able to balance multiple concurrent priorities.
• Proficient with primary functions of BAS software and associated engineering tools (Automated Logic suite preferred).
• Familiarity with third-party communication protocols used in building automation (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.).
• Able to design integrations with the same.
• Aptitude for problem-solving even when troubleshooting remotely.
• Basic time management skills including the ability to accurately estimate time required to complete tasks and deliver on the committed timeline.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
• Able to understand and recommend modifications to sequences of operation for the automation of building systems.
• Working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
• Understanding of Enterprise IP networks, including layout.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Competitive individual contributor who loves to win as a team.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 and $129,500.00. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives.
• Retirement Benefits.
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation.
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition Assistance.

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.