Automatic Building Controls, LLC ยท 2 months ago
HVAC Controls / Building Automation Application Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAutomatic Building Controls, LLC is seeking an HVAC Controls / Building Automation Application Engineer to develop comprehensive applications engineered solutions for specific projects and provide technical/sales support. The role involves designing building automation systems, acting as a liaison between sales and operations, and ensuring project specifications are met.
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Responsibilities
Reviews bid specifications and develops exception documentation
Chooses the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost-effective solution
Prepares all required installation submittals and schedules subsequent hand-off to operations. Handles the ordering of all required products and equipment
Acts as a technical resource to team and customer as needed. Participates in sales to operations turnover meetings to evaluate the accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout
Participate in initial job site walk through with contractors and building management. Independently designs building automation systems for standard and critical environment facilities. May need to create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements
Designs building automation systems for large and/or complex buildings consisting of mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations, valve, damper & AFMS schedules, and DDC panel layouts to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications and contract documents
Designs BAS network architecture to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, field controllers & third-party integration devices. Analyzes plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and risks
Provides start-up and checkout documentation to the installation team for use in commissioning and validation
Prepares engineering re-estimate and follows up with appropriate sales and management to assure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope
Prepares specifications and drawings for special components and panels purchased from outside suppliers. Selects proper types and sizes of control products to meet project requirements
Prepares all request for information (RFIs) on pre-installation extras or change orders to submit to the customer or general/ subcontractor
Orders and tracks all required products and materials for timely delivery on the job site. May perform some field activities as required. Responsible for maintaining and updating hardware and engineering standards
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
3-5 years of applicable experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and any technical school training
Have an understanding of electrical circuitry, construction environments, and safe work practices
Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, mechanical and control drawings
Working knowledge of MS Office, File Structure, VISIO, Knowledge of basic BACNET/LON/MODBUS protocols
Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet the schedules given by the leadership
Demonstrate the ability to operate independently and autonomously and take ownership of all tasks
Excellent oral and written communication skills and team oriented
Company
Automatic Building Controls, LLC
ABC embraces open systems and open protocols to allow our customers access to non-proprietary solutions through a vendor agnostic approach to BAS systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Katie Cunning
Chief Operating Officer
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