HVAC Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer
Department: Project Integrations
Reports To: Automation Group Manager
Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 40+ hours per week
Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00/hour

The Automation Engineer performs engineering of HVAC Controls, Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Team player, leadership qualities, integrity, dependability, detail oriented, solid decision-making skills, driven, approachable, punctual, high standards for quality and excellence, good customer service skills.

• A minimum of 2‑5 years in HVAC/BAS/EMS/DDC, sales, estimating, and application systems engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, control drawings, plans and specifications, and sequence of operations.
• Develop control drawings, sequence of operations, graphical interfaces.
• HVAC systems knowledge.
• Must have a strong work ethic, ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Visio preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Well versed in all aspects of HVAC Building Automation, Energy Management, Systems Integrations, Direct Digital Controls.
• Understands advanced control systems, sequence of operations, IT networks, and smart HVAC equipment.
• Experience with estimating software is a plus.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Experience with Tridium, Niagara, ABB/Cylon, Johnson Controls Facility Explorer or other control systems manufacturers is a plus.
• Collaborate with the Automation Group Manager to assure that the company has in place processes and tools in line with industry best practices.
• Drive the implementation of appropriate technology throughout the Automation Group and company.
• Collaborate with all departments within the organization to assist in lead generation, opportunity execution, while assisting with the overall sales to operations strategy.
• Participate in project sales and the identification of sales targets.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications documents.
• Prepare estimates, bids and proposals.
• Coordinate estimates and control system design with the Construction/Design‑build/Service sales teams.
• Daily interaction with estimating and sales personnel, consultants, etc.
• Participate in sales presentation as a technical resource as needed, to include presentations to facility owners and operators, consulting engineers and contractors.
• Participate in on‑site pre‑bid and pre‑construction meetings as needed.
• Participate in project close‑out/review meetings.
• Assist the Service Manager with the preparation of BAS/DDC retrofit and upgrade estimates.
• Review and pre‑approve engineer submittals, bill of materials, control drawings and O&M Manuals with controls system team.
• Conduct “project turn‑over” meetings with Senior controls Service Technicians and Automation Field Installers.

• Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% – 100%) of the workday.
• Ability and willingness to travel to local as well as remote locations (out of town, out of state) for short and/or extended periods of time.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to see well.
• Use hands, fingers, arms, and legs to safely manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist.
• Wear the proper PPE: safety boots that cover at least the ankle, clean denim or appropriate work pants without tears or rips, safety glasses, and gloves if visiting a job site.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Match
• Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
• Ongoing Employee Training
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• HSA Employer Contribution

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