Senior Supervisor – Controls System Design Engineering

About this role
At  Automated Logic (ALC) , we've been developing and supporting intelligent building solutions that have helped customers, including small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, operate their buildings more efficiently for over 40 years. Our products help reduce energy consumption, lower utility, operating and maintenance costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity. Technology that supports the buildings and industry of today and tomorrow requires a wide range of talents and skill sets.

ALC  is part of the Carrier Global Corporation.

ALC in Coquitlam BC  is seeking a high-caliber  Senior Supervisor - Controls Systems Design Engineering  to spearhead the architecture and deployment of sophisticated building automation solutions. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a technical linchpin, translating complex project requirements into high-performance control algorithms and intuitive user interfaces that define the next generation of smart building infrastructure. Beyond technical execution, you will provide critical leadership by mentoring emerging engineering talent and mitigating operational risks through rigorous validation and cross‑functional collaboration with our sales and project teams.

This is a premier opportunity for a strategic problem‑solver to drive engineering excellence, uphold stringent industry standards, and deliver innovative, scalable systems that optimize building performance for our global clientele.

This is a predominant office base role (from our office in the Greater Vancouver Area) with some travel to job sites. Candidates across Canada who are willing to relocate to Vancouver are also invited to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Design and program advanced building automation systems, site‑specific configuration of control system, and control algorithms.

Adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards of design, programming and implementation.

Create a clear design document for project teams with technical information.

Document and communicate the building automation system design and revisions.

Develop graphical and text‑based interfaces for building automation systems.

Test programming and interfaces prior to implantation.

Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs are met.

Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.

Support of functional testing for complex building systems.

Provide technical leadership and assists in training less experienced engineers to help them diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities.

Manage design, drafting, and validation activities to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Check completed layouts and drawings to ensure clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.

Basic Qualifications

University degree with 4+ years of design experience in HVAC controls or Building Automation  OR

College, technical qualification or completed trade school with 6+ years of design experience in HVAC controls or Building Automation  OR

High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of design experience in HVAC controls or Building Automation

Preferred Qualifications

Manage/supervise a team

EDS software knowledge

Advanced degree in Engineering or Construction discipline.

Experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation, or related industry.

Proficient with primary functions of building automation system software and associated engineering tools, Automated Logic suites.

Strong working knowledge of complex Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add‑ons, and services.

Proficient with third‑party communication protocols used in building automation, such as

BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.

Understand Enterprise IP networks and Microsoft Visio, or similar software.

Proficient with written sequences of operations, diagrammatic depictions of systems.

Translate technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50 lbs.

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