About the role
Overview
Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Sales Support
Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineer
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…) and select devices appropriate for the project
- Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
- Compile 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
Assist is 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
- Bachelors 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 PlantPAx DCS
Aveva System Platform
Inductive Ignition 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 of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.
HVAC Experience/Knowledge
- 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