Critical Facilities Project Engineer

JOIN THE EXCITING WORLD OF BUILDING AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Come build your career in the innovative and impactful industry of Building Automation and Energy Management. At ATS, we are committed to providing the best energy management and facilities solutions for our customers and leading the market in building technologies. Our talented team of systems integrators make a difference by engineering, installing, and maintaining building automation systems that are thoughtfully designed to reduce energy consumption, optimize building performance, and provide the best conditions for tenant occupants.

We work with facilities of all types, from world‑class research labs and hospitals, to high‑profile corporate campuses, to cutting edge data centers. In a world with increasing focus on how to address energy management challenges and build sustainable solutions for the future, our clients rely on us to lead the way. Each building is a puzzle and we are the experts at solving them.

Our work has a tangible, positive impact on the world around us and we are proud and excited to do it.

• Fair and equitable pay that meets and exceeds market rates
• Robust retirement savings with unbeatable 401(k) employer match and profit‑sharing bonuses
• Paid holidays and time off that increases with tenure
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision options to meet your specific needs
• Ongoing training and development both in‑house and through educational assistance benefits
• Employee wellness resources and annual events

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As a Project Engineer, you will become a key member of the Critical Facilities team and essential in ensuring the successful completion of complex projects. You will be responsible for designing and engineering building automation and energy management systems based on local energy code and sustainability initiatives, project plans, specifications, and other contract documents.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Analyze system performance at a complete systems and campus level, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
• Provide analysis of building control and mechanical system performance at multiple levels
• Create project‑specific programming solutions to optimize building efficiency and performance
• Build custom front end(s) for end‑users to interface with your system
• Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other members of the project team
• Program complex DDC (Direct Digital Controls) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems to meet project specifications and mechanical systems requirements
• Develop your knowledge of project financials tracking through monthly audits and end‑of‑project reviews
• Provide feedback on company‑wide standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• A positive and proactive approach to addressing challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sense of ownership and pride in your work
• A commitment to lifelong learning and curiosity
• Enjoyment in working both in teams and on personal projects
• An agile approach to everyday projects and tasks

• Degree in Engineering – Mechanical and Electrical Engineering are most common, but other disciplines are welcomed, too
• Exposure to electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Experience with basic programming concepts
  
  Practice working with mechanical systems
• Knowledge of DDC (direct digital control) theory and applications

• Base salary for this position ranges from $68,000 - $124,000 and is based on experience and tenure
• This is a full‑time, exempt position. Typical work days are Monday–Friday
• Local travel required with infrequent out‑of‑state travel
• Local travel is required up to 50% of the time and mileage is reimbursable
• Project jobsites present typical construction and outdoor conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment for safety purposes. Must be comfortable climbing a ladder. Small repetitive…