Building Controls Engineer

About the role

The Building Controls Engineer is a member of the UCR Facilities Services (FS), Energy & Utility Management team and plays a critical role maintaining building management/automation control system (BMS) functionality in coordination with Operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for BMS commissioning and retro-commissioning for new and existing campus buildings.
• Possesses a strong technical background in electrical and mechanical engineering systems and applies project management skills and processes effectively.
• Reviews plans, specifications, requisitions, and multi-craft estimated projects to ensure compliance with campus standards.
• Uses various test equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and perform repairs to field control interfaces and pneumatic control systems.
• Maintains relationships with service contractors, performs inspections, and oversees repairs of multiple building management/automation systems, software, communication networks and databases in compliance with campus standards.
• Reviews and optimizes HVAC sequence of operations to identify and implement campus-wide energy and sustainability initiatives and goals.
• Provides support, documentation, and training as needed to Maintenance and Operations staff regarding BMS functionality and implementation.
• Works independently while exercising professional judgement and providing professional recommendations to FS Leadership and other campus personnel.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of energy management related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives is required.
• Proven ability to assess needs for energy management products to meet those needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of water conservation efforts as applicable to the principles of green building design and operation.
• General understanding of how programs relate to other business strategies and initiatives.
• General knowledge in the following areas (but not limited to): power distribution, substation, lighting, back-up generation, controls/automation, communication networks, databases, SCADA/HMI, programming, photovoltaic systems, energy storage, variable frequency drives, demand management, smart-metering, building mechanical/electrical systems, motors, heat transfer systems, ventilating, air condition, refrigeration (HVAC/R), thermal systems, cooling towers, air handlers, chilled water, boilers, domestic water, steam distribution, natural gas and similar systems/areas.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Benefits

UCR is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits. Salary range for the Building Controls Engineer position is $103,100.00 - $196,300.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay

The full salary range for the Building Controls Engineer position is $103,100.00 - $196,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $149,700.00 annually.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details are provided in the job description or can be discussed during the interview process.

Skills

Skills required for the Building Controls Engineer position include:

• Strong technical background in electrical and mechanical engineering systems.
• Project management skills and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of energy management related initiatives.
• Ability to assess needs for energy management products.
• Knowledge of industry standards of procedure and utility systems characteristics.
• Understanding of California Building Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical codes, Fire Protection codes, ADA standards and other applicable codes and standards.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.

Benefits

UCR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details can be discussed during the interview process.