Senior Controls Engineer

This position provides technical consulting, DDC programming installation, and project leadership services for Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, networking and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration systems (HVAC&R). The position will 1 develop, document and program control strategies for optimizing mechanical systems performance, prepare specifications, manage projects and serve as a technical support resource for the Facilities Management Team. The position will also be responsible for coordination of equipment startup/commissioning to validate and document/report that building system performance meets the design intent.

• Provide technical consulting and project leadership for multi-platform automation systems, and building automation systems networks
• Implement energy savings programming strategies in DDC Johnson, Siemens, Tridium, Trane and XL5000 controllers at the direction of district engineering staff.
• Develop procedures and policy guidelines for operational use. Assist with the commissioning process.

• Manage projects and coordinate personnel by preparing labor and material estimates, providing guidance, scheduling work, ordering equipment, and providing advice and instruction to technicians, trades and mechanics from the University, as well as outside vendors.
• Evaluate and negotiate proposals from outside vendors. Work with vendors to keep estimated project costs within budget.

• Design and implement DDC application programs for mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems to optimize system performance, maintain building comfort levels, and monitor critical alarms such as fire, mechanical/electrical equipment failure, clean rooms, and hazardous materials.
• Design dynamic graphics per technical specifications and support the feature set of the DDC application to improve reporting and monitoring for various groups of personnel.

• Inspect construction in progress for compliance with University construction standards and specifications.
• Implement changes and make recommendations when necessary in these systems for efficient operation of facilities.
• Work district engineering staff to assist them in the development of technical 2 solutions for their business needs.

• Assure all equipment is performance tested; verifying that performance of the systems meets the requirements of the building.
• Design and implement various on-going commissioning strategies for multiple main stream DDC systems for use in all campus buildings.

• Serve as a systems expert and a training resource for DDC systems.
• Work with building operations personnel to ensure that all required building systems and equipment training is delivered and completed.

• Work with the Design Team and project manager to define and document the operational and occupant requirements of the facility.
• Interpret plans and work specifications and advise project managers, building commissioning and district engineering personnel.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field. Six or more years applicable experience in automated control systems design, development, maintenance and validation of HVAC&R systems. Experience in DDC programming, networking and cost control optimization strategies in a building engineering environment is required. An equivalent combination of academic or work experience may be substituted.

• Thorough understanding of and ability to troubleshoot DDC hardware and software problems and network and communication concerns for Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson, Trane and similar systems.
• Ability to develop logic and construction drawings using Visio and Auto Cad. Identifies and analyzes critical issues and develops/proposes operational plans and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, including Visio and Access.
• Knowledge of programming languages used in Direct Digital Controls systems such as PPCL, LCT and Supervisory Controller Programming.
• Ability to apply newly developed technologies in HVAC&R and DDC. 3
• Ability to think independently, be self-motivated, and perform under minimal supervision.
• Strong…