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Acuity Brands · 4 days ago

Senior Applications Engineer

Conyers, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $168K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Translate Building Automation and Control System requirements and specifications into solutions to successfully meet customer needs as well as create competitive advantage through innovative design and implementation.

Work closely with project managers and other application engineers to align engineering activities with respect to project schedule and budget, customer as well as 3rd party vendors interfacing activities.

Produce engineering outputs such as submittal packages, drawings, system architecture, sub-systems interfacing points, database generation, graphics development, system software configuration and programming, etc.

Provide oversight and assistance to Application Engineers, Field Engineers, and Startup Technicians in helping troubleshoot installation issues during the startup and commissioning of building controls and systems.

Develop and refine engineering processes, standards, and associated documentation to increase efficiency and productivity at scale while maintaining or improving quality.

Provide cross-functional support to other parts of the DCES business, such as Sales, Service, and other Project Teams.

Engage with customers to enhance their experience with the Distech Controls Enterprise Solutions team.

Qualification

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Building automation systemNiagara frameworkLonworksBacnetBuilding codesElectrical codesMechanical codesComputer literacyMicrosoft officeMs projectsSchedulingSelf-startingProblem-solvingPrioritizationIndependenceExcelAutocadVisioBuilding management systemComputer networkingTroubleshootingNiagara axNiagara n4Hvac applicationsAutomated controls theoryElectronic equipmentElectric circuitryDistech controls gfxDistech eclypse designerIt infrastructure

Required

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or more than 8 years of directly related experience as an Applications Engineer or Senior Automation Technician.

At least 10 years’ experience in the Building Automation System industry.

Expertise in the use of Building Automation System tools (Graphics and Programming tools) especially Niagara Framework, Lonworks and BACnet

Ability to work effectively from a home office/remotely

Self-starting individual, able to think outside the box, ability to prioritize and work effectively without daily guidance/supervision

Knowledge of building, electrical and mechanical codes, standards, and regulations.

Computer Literate includes Microsoft Office Suite, MS Projects and other scheduling and planning tools.

Current passport and ability to travel up to 45%.

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in integrating multiple software packages, such as Excel, AutoCAD, and Visio, to increase productivity.

The ability to design and construct Building Management System drawing packages.

A vast understanding of computer networking and configuring of systems to communicate on customers computer networks and be able to troubleshoot any networking issues that arise.

Niagara AX and N4 Tridium Certification.

Niagara 4 experience and interfacing Niagara Servers connected to multiple JACE installation topologies.

A thorough understanding of HVAC applications, building services operations, and general automated controls theory within and how they interact with overall building performance.

A clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc.

The ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.

Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

The ability to build lasting relationships with customers through verbal and written communication.

An ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome in both an individual and team environment.

Distech Controls GFX application programming and debugging and Distech Controllers and related hardware devices.

Experience in working with Distech Eclypse Designer - web-based graphic design and visualization interface used to deliver interactive graphical user interfaces and an optimal user experience for building owners and facility managers to better manage facility data.

Strong IT background or vast knowledge of IT Infrastructure, equipment and architecture.

Experience in development or startup and commissioning of nLight Air and Wired networked lighting controls platform.

Benefits

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Company

Acuity Brands

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Acuity Brands is the North American market leader and one of the world’s leading providers of lighting and building management solutions.

Founded in 1898

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.acuitybrands.com

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