Lead Application Engineer

About the position

The Lead Application Engineer is responsible for overseeing the Application Engineering team and ensuring they deliver projects on-time and within budget. This role involves creating control databases, graphic screens, and setting up control systems based on project specifications or sales proposals. The Lead Application Engineer performs field startup and system commissioning tasks, as well as remote installation of software and control programs. Additionally, they provide on-site and remote technical support to Lead Applications Engineers, Applications Engineers, installers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains standards for applications databases and processes.
• Creates programming logic using flow diagrams, sequences of operation, panel layouts, termination details, and project specifications or sales proposals.
• Programs control applications using various software tools to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integration devices connected through multiple communications protocols.
• Performs job site system checkout, commissioning, and testing of control applications to verify proper operation according to project specifications, sales proposals, and design documentation.
• Develops system graphic displays according to project specifications or sales proposals.
• Provides on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers.
• Acts as the technical liaison between owner/construction managers.
• Delivers on-site customer operator training on the use of the installed system.
• Performs system analysis and diagnostics, determining corrective action to restore systems to proper operating condition.
• Coordinates system installation with installing contractors at job sites as required.
• Performs final walkthrough with owner and construction manager to ensure all punch list items are complete and job received signoff of substantial completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in HVAC, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of six years related industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Thorough knowledge of the use, setup, and operation of Windows-based computers and desktop applications such as MS-Word and MS-Excel.
• Proficient in programming tools and communication networks, including proficiency in Niagara.
• Proficient in reading BAS drawings to determine compatibility with programming requirements.
• Proficient with controls and HVAC systems and their terminology.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.