Controls Engineer II

Controls Engineer II

Building Controls & Services Inc. – a member of the AIR Control Concepts family. Building Controls and Services, Inc. (BCS) is an HVAC and building automation company founded in 1985, serving Kansas and Western Missouri. The company provides heating and air conditioning, building automation, energy management, and indoor air quality solutions, with a focus on system efficiency and long-term cost control.

The Controls Engineer II follows instructions related to the design, tracking, and installation of systems and service installed jobs. This may include training of customers and employees, ordering of materials, entering of database, and programming, creating, and installing new software, and performing troubleshooting functions of assigned jobs. This position coordinates with the Controls Team Lead and Engineering Manager on all assigned projects and acts as the main technical liaison to the customer.

• 30% – Commissions and generates graphics for both large and small‑scale job sites
  • Performs point‑to‑point checkout autonomously or with system specialist support.
  • Verifies program operates per given sequence of operation.
  • Sets up trend information for all systems.
  • Schedules system equipment per time‑of‑day schedule and owner’s presence.
  • Modifies architectural drawings using AutoCAD to import into graphical interface.
  • Constructs system graphics with pertinent point information blocks and navigational links.
  • Assists with startup, certification, and project turnover.
  • Ensures work quality on projects.
  • Collects signed documentation (by the owner) of work completed.
• 30% – Performs job‑related programming for computer‑based systems
  • Creates programs for jobs ranging from simple AHUs to large complex boiler/chiller plants.
  • Implements existing program strategies that control VAV or CV AHU/RTUs.
  • Introduces simple stage control strategies for small boiler/chiller plants.
• 20% – Updates pertinent job‑related information
  • Develops project information (e.g., system and cabinet layouts, database, submittal cut sheets, etc.) using given software to meet sales intent of the project.
  • Generates RFIs (Request for Information) during project.
  • Incorporates information from project blueprints and specifications into submittal booklets.
  • Prepares system overview of network layout.
  • Prepares “as‑built” record drawings and documents from data supplied by installation or operations personnel including graphical screenshots and printed programs.
  • Stays current with new software and changes to existing software
    • Studies product manuals/brochures, etc.
    • Navigates through vendor websites to gather documentation (i.e., Infolink, FPG, etc.).
• 10% – Assists with sales estimating on potential or current projects
  • Determines the time it will take to complete a task and is accountable to finishing projects on‑time and under budget.
  • Determines when change orders are necessary and for additional work.
• 10% – Provides customer service and technical assistance to build and maintain customer relationships
  • Develops relationships with customer end users and decision makers.
  • Presents a professional image of Building Controls and Services when communicating with customers.
  • Acts as a technical resource to customers and other BCS staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering.

• Minimum four years of experience in engineering systems and/or systems service.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, HVAC and electrical concepts and operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in using the engineering workstation, including full capacity of the AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Proficient in setting up Ethernet networks.
• Proficient in using current Windows Operating System for workstation and server applications.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical abilities to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio,…