About the role
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…) 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