Lead Control Systems Engineer

Overview

Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Sales Support:

  • Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
  • Identify and assign tasks within the project team
  • Lead customer meetings
  • Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers

• Instrumentation & Electrical Design:

  • Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
  • Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…)
  • Select devices appropriate for the project
  • Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
  • Create submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
  • Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
  • Procure project hardware
  • Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
  • Inspect completed control enclosures

• System Design and Configuration:

  • Lead customer design review meetings
  • Configure user interface and HMI screens
  • Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
  • Execute internal functional and quality control testing
  • Draft system documentation
  • Absorb customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

• Onsite System Startup:

  • Install project software and configuration onto site systems
  • Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
  • Perform software calibration and tuning
  • Conduct functional tests of all systems
  • Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
  • Support additional customer testing
  • Program field modifications as required
  • Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

Qualifications

• Technical Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
  • 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
  • Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
  • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAxDavey: Aveva System Platform
  • Perspective: Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
  • Other useful technologies include:
  • Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
  • Tridium: Niagara N4
  • SQL Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)

• Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred

• Experience:

  • Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems
  • Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities
  • Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans
  • Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Highlights:

  • Competitive Base Salary: $80,000–$130,000, depending on experience
  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support