HVAC/Controls Engineer Level II Building Automation

About Climatec

For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions. As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation - delivering results for thousands of customers, every day. Climatec's strategic business partners include the world's leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.

About Bosch

The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide. Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch's operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

Level Descriptions:

Level I - Must be able to achieve many objectives of this position. Requires some amount of timely supervision to ensure the proper tasks are being accomplished and that communication is adequate, timely, in the correct manner (i. e. verbal, written, email, etc. ). Individual had a good understanding of at least one type of system within this division as well as holds a low level NICET or other industry certification.

Level II - Consistently achieves all the objectives of this position. This individual also provides mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level I positions. Has an ability to work on multiple Special Systems deliverables and has obtained mid-level NICET or other industry certifications.

Senior - Highly experienced in the position. Advanced awareness of the technical needs of system programming. Individual has a deep understanding of the many systems installed and maintained within the division. The individual usually has a high level NICET or other certification and is active in the industry. Provides mentoring and direct supervision when required on projects.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide troubleshooting support for Building Automation System (BAS) onsite or via remote services, exhibiting a robust capability to identify and resolve issues concerning diverse control components and software from on-site and off-site locations.

• Utilize fault-detection and diagnostic tools to provide proactive data-driven service.

• Provide Special Systems database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources.

• Provide accurate controls of special systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Special Systems projects.

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources. (Distech, Alerton, Tridium, experience preferred)

• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Controls projects.

• Support installation personnel on project sites.

• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.

• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.

• Provide support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.

• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.

• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.

• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.

• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.

• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility's building engineers.

• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.

• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.

• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.

• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.

• Other duties as assigned.

• As necessary, travel will be required to the job site to complete startup, commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, scope, and requirements of the project(s).

Skills & Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Engineering (mechanical, computer science, electrical, information technology, Two-year technical degree in HVAC, Electronics-related studies), or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in building controls or a related field.

• Experience with programming and controls database management.

• Understanding of computer networking principles, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers and multi-phase power (120VAC and greater).

• Proficiency with electronic testing equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, and oscilloscopes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience (3+ years) with Distech, Alerton, or Tridium controls systems.

• Deep understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.

• Experience with Fault Detection and Diagnostics platforms such as SkySpark

• Proven ability to debug installation issues during both static and dynamic start-up phases.

• Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors on project sites.

• Experience creating start-up documentation, including daily logs, check-out logs, and commissioning documents.

• Willingness to travel to job sites as necessary for project start-up, commissioning, and support.

  
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