Building Automation Engineer

$85,000 - $110,000/Yr

University Mechanical Contractors - Lynnwood, WA

Full-time

Lynnwood, WA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Building Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing and configuring control systems for various projects. This role involves providing both basic and complex software designs based on pre-engineered software frameworks. The engineer will prepare control drawings, valve and damper schedules, and submittal packages, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and meets project specifications. Additionally, the engineer will prepare system start-up packages to facilitate the implementation of control systems in buildings. In this position, the engineer will utilize CAD software to design and configure control systems as defined by project specifications. They will select and install control products, components, applications, and systems, ensuring that all selections meet the required standards. The engineer will also create reusable, field-tested standards and coordinate with estimators and management to maintain the integrity of the standard library. Collaboration with project managers and other engineers will be essential to define software needs and develop testing and commissioning plans. The Building Automation Engineer will lead engineering teams on large, complex building control projects, providing start-up and commissioning support. They will be responsible for engineering support, including specification review and the creation of points lists, contract controls diagrams, and sequences of operations. The engineer will prepare shop and installation drawings, as well as bills of materials, and will coordinate with project managers on special requirements during the submittal process. Technical assessments and reviews of project plans will also be part of the role, along with the interpretation of project technical requirements and system applicability. The engineer will adhere to technical standards, procedures, and policies of the company, providing recommendations for revisions as standards evolve. They will respond to technical information requests and develop project documentation, manuals, test and commissioning plans, and customer training materials. Regular attendance and promptness are considered essential job functions, and the engineer may also provide schedule and completion time input to project managers for forecasting purposes.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure control systems as defined by project specifications.
• Select and install control products, components, applications, and systems.
• Create reusable, field-tested standards and maintain the standard library's integrity.
• Assist and coordinate RFIs with the Project Manager.
• Prepare and review submittals.
• Collaborate with other Engineers and Controls Specialists to define software needs and develop testing and commissioning plans.
• Provide technical coordination on projects.
• Lead engineering teams on large, complex building control projects.
• Provide start-up and commissioning support.
• Provide engineering support including specification review and creation of points list, contract controls diagrams, and sequence of operations.
• Prepare shop and installation drawings.
• Prepare bill of materials.
• Collaborate with the COM, Project Manager, Engineers, and support staff.
• Coordinate with Project Manager on special requirements during the submittal process.
• Provide technical assessment and review of project plans and scope.
• Interpret project technical requirements and system applicability, software, and user interface.
• Adhere to technical standards, procedures, and policies of the company and provide recommendations for revisions.
• Provide input on standardization of product selections, new applications, and documentation standards.
• Respond to technical information requests.
• Develop project documentation, manuals, test and commissioning plans, and customer training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience or an associate degree in a related field with ten years of relevant work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of systems commonly monitored and controlled by a building DDC/EMS, including Tridium/Niagara Ax/N4, Distech, Lonworks Controllers, and BACNet Controllers.
• Current, up-to-date knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems technology, control DDC instrumentation technology, and industry standards.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.