Building Automation Application Engineer III

$114,400 - $141,440/Yr

EMCOR Group - Chino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chino, CA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Mesa Energy Systems, a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., is seeking a Building Automation Application Engineer III to join our team in Chino, CA. This role is pivotal in executing project start-ups, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of installed Building Automation System (BAS) controls and mechanical systems on assigned projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the project team and the customer's IT Department to coordinate network drops, IP addresses, and monitoring tools, ensuring seamless integration and operation of the systems. In this position, you will be responsible for running complex reports to analyze system operations, demonstrating system functionality, and verifying that operations align with the contracted scope of work. You will develop written sequences of operation based on mechanical drawings and possess a deep understanding of the design and intent of various mechanical equipment and systems, including chillers, boilers, custom air handling units (AHUs), and energy solutions. Your analytical skills will be crucial in developing scopes of work for controls implementation, creating control algorithms, downloading source code to controllers, and managing databases. Additionally, you will be tasked with giving technical presentations on building automation, controls, and emerging technologies, showcasing your expertise in multiple systems integration. Participation in final inspections and testing is essential, as is ensuring customer acceptance and conducting training for end-user customers on system operations. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Executes project start-ups, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of installed BAS controls and mechanical systems on assigned projects.
• Participates in the layout and coordination of network drops, IP addresses, and monitoring tools with customer's IT Department personnel.
• Runs complex reports to analyze system operation, works with project team to demonstrate system operation and verify consistency with the contracted scope of work.
• Develop written sequence of operation based on mechanical drawings.
• Understand the design and intent of mechanical equipment and systems such as Chiller, Boiler, Custom AHU's, Primary/Secondary pumping, Variable flow Chilled water plants, Clean Room Applications, Demand Response, and Energy solutions.
• Analyze systems and develop scope of work for controls implementation, create control algorithms, download source code to controllers and manage databases.
• Give technical presentations on building automation, controls, and emerging technology and experience in multiple systems integration.
• Participates in final inspection and testing, assures customer acceptance, and conducts training for end user customers on system operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
• 8+ years of direct automation experience with control system architecture design and programming required.
• 6+ years of experience with Niagara AX/N4 and Distech - Niagara N4 and Distech certified.
• Knowledge of Direct Digital Controls, BACnet, MODbus, Tridium, Schneider, and Delta required.
• Must have working knowledge of HVAC systems - Unitary Systems to Central Plants.
• Engineering skills required include knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programming, or maintenance desired.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package