Controls Systems Engineer III

Job Summary

Control Systems Engineer III provides technical support to plan, schedule and execute hardware engineering and implementation of Building Automation Systems projects in healthcare, industrial, commercial and mission critical / technology sectors.

Essential Functions

• Support integration designs for DDC and PLC programmable controller-based control systems for one or more projects
• Support BAS controls and EPMS integrator shop drawing design
• Design controls network / system architecture including IT / OT requirements and interface to match the application needs
• Support selection of instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices and create Bill of materials (BOMs)
• Support designs for control panels including layout, control power, relay logic, and wiring diagrams
• Review project specifications
• Review sequence of operations
• Work with client IT departments to ensure safe and secure systems to meet best practices

Construction Related Process, Deliverables and Submissions

• Review and submit deliverables per project requirements including shop drawings, product data, operations and maintenance manuals, and as-builts
• Participate in building automation focused design reviews
• Serve as client contact for one or more clients on projects of routine scope
• Participate in internal and external quality control and peer reviews
• Cook with vendors for product specifications, pricing and availability
• Participate in internal and external project meeting discussions on engineering scope

Reporting and Communication

• Contribute to project communication and reporting
• Prepare development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

Position Requirements (Intermediate Level for All)

• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Knowledge of IoT or smart building solutions
• Knowledge of VLANs, LANs, VPNs or RSTP
• Knowledge of OT protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP and MQTT)
• Knowledge of Distech, Tridium, Honeywell DDC, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider PLC hardware platforms
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands

• Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
• Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
• On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Up to 20%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
• OR
• Two years of experience with hands-on engineering, programming, testing, validation and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure
• PLUS
• Minimum of two years’ additional experience with hardware engineering of controls infrastructure

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

Notice to Third Party Agencies

STC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to STC in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where STC has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of STC and STC will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.