Senior Controls Application Engineer

Job Duties / General Requirements

• Involvement in Building Automation and Energy Management Controls
• Controls Service, Construction Startup, and Controls Programming
• Certified in controls programming of BACNet Advance Application Controllers
• Certified and proficient in programming and Niagara AX or N4
• IT computer networking proficiency
• Diagnostics, repair, and programming in the field
• Oversee more complicated jobs involving subcontractors and self-performed work
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems and engineer in-house control systems
• Controls programming, start-up, and commissioning
• Create engineering documents for system integration
• Programming of controllers and graphical user interface in Tridium AX or N4 environment
• Strong experience within Alerton products
• Experienced in creation of estimates for controls projects
• Oversee field installation of energy management systems
• Respond to customers by identifying needs, generating quotes, troubleshooting problems, and closing orders
• Work with the Controls Manager to complete internal project updates
• Represent the Company at various conferences, trade shows, or marketing events as required
• Manage on-site performance to assure projects are completed in a professional manner and on time
• Manage and perform job duties in a timely manner and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Support and manage others in the controls and mechanical service division
• Oversee project reviews with owners on an ongoing and closeout basis
• Oversee the project closeout process to ensure required documents are prepared and letters of satisfaction are obtained from our customer
• Review monthly evaluation of job costs and cost to complete projections
• Produce effective and professional documentation of project activities
• Participate in weekly production meetings
• Promptly address customers’ needs and immediately report all issues that are of an urgent nature to the Controls Manager
• Respond to customers by identifying needs, providing solutions to meet project objectives
• Cookordination activities of subcontractors to maintain project schedules
• Provide internal project updates to other departments/management to ensure jobs are completed on time, within budget, and within customer expectations
• Provide site superintendent support as directed
• Review the processing of all plans, submittals, and O&M Manuals
• Ensure established company project delivery policies/procedures are enforced at all times
• Develop new and enhanced procedures when required
• Ensure all assigned work is conducted in a safe and effective manner
• Effectively and tactfully resolve project problems in a timely manner via frequent and clear communications with owners, subcontractors, design professionals, vendors, and other individuals involved with the project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years Controls Engineering experience