Building Automation Controls and Hardware Engineer

Automatic Building Controls - Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Rolling Meadows, IL

Real Estate

About the position

The Building Automation Controls and Hardware Engineer will be responsible for developing engineered solutions for building automation projects, providing technical and sales support, and acting as a liaison between the sales and operations teams. This role requires expertise in HVAC controls, applications engineering, and DDC programming, with a focus on system engineering and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned system engineering and commissioning using ABC engineering, configuration, and commissioning tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems.
• Respond to basic warranty calls.
• Generate hardware engineering of controls systems using contract documents and plans and specifications as reference.
• Generate all applicable material and room schedules.
• Ensure all parts conform to specifications.
• Order and track all parts as directed by project owner.
• Schedule peer reviews on all hardware engineering as directed by Engineering Leader.
• Perform Quality Assurance reviews of hardware engineering as directed by Engineering Leader.
• Generate software for controls systems using contract documents and engineer's sequences of operations as reference.
• Simulate and demonstrate controller-level software as directed by Engineering Leader.
• Load system-level controller software.
• Perform basic commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices (i.e. sensors, actuators, etc.) and complete all required commissioning documentation.
• Keep management and contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Calibrate systems requiring basic electronic test equipment.
• Complete administrative tasks including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Document changes and provide information for as-built documentation.
• Communicate with the ABC contractor or customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
• Follow all safety standards and attend required safety training.

Requirements

• Three years' experience in installing electronic and/or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems with technical aptitude.
• Intermediate computer skills required with demonstrated capabilities in Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail, good communication and listening skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Depending on location, the mounting and termination of low voltage devices may have special licensing requirements.