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Miami University · 1 month ago

Building Automation Systems Controls Engineer

Cole Service Building

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Miami University is a scholarly community that values liberal education and character development. The Controls Engineer will manage and optimize the Building Automation System across multiple campuses, providing technical support and overseeing energy efficiency initiatives.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides direction, focus, guidance, support, and prioritization for a well-developed campus-wide BAS infrastructure

Ensures the central BAS and individual workstations are functioning properly

Drives energy efficiency initiatives by developing methods, practices, and metrics to monitor and modify building system sequences of operation

Provides supervisors and service technicians with expert technical support, leveraging the BAS as a primary diagnostic tool

Performs contract administration for BAS-related work

Coordinates with IT Services on long-range networking and hardware infrastructure needs

Develops and enforces policies and work practices that result in accurate as-built drawings and documented sequences of operation for all building systems

Stays abreast of industry trends and recommends the adoption of mature, beneficial technology for the campus BAS

Is responsible for maintaining and developing new processes to support an HVAC/controls retro-commissioning team to ensure existing buildings operate at peak efficiency

Monitors the use of personal protective equipment and procedures to ensure all maintenance and testing operations are conducted in a safe manner

Qualification

Building Automation SystemsSiemens & Delta controlsHVAC commissioningBACnet protocolCertified Automation ProfessionalComputerized Maintenance Management SoftwareCustomer Service SkillsManagerial ComplexityCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience programming, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex building automation system

Related associate's degree plus a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time experience programming, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex building automation system

A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time, verifiable experience programming, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex building automation system

Thorough knowledge of network infrastructure, control processes, hardware, BAS software, and systems integration

Strong working knowledge of large-scale facility systems, including electrical devices, air-conditioning, heating, ventilation, chillers, boilers, energy management systems, fan systems, and pumping systems

The ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and other technical data

Proven ability to create and modify complex programs within a Siemens Apogee/Desigo system

Ability to maintain detailed and complete records of system alterations and perform clear notifications for system outages

Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and translate complex technical information for a wide range of persons, including non-technical stakeholders

A thorough understanding of modern customer service theories and practices

Must be able to successfully handle multiple tasks at once and determine appropriate priorities

Must be able to make independent interpretations and decisions that are in the best interest of the organization

Must be proficient in the use of business application software and experienced in the use of a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience programming, installing, maintaining, and/or operating a complex building automation system

Direct experience managing a BAS in a large, multi-building campus environment

Experience and knowledge of Siemens & Delta Building Automation Systems and their programming languages

Experience with HVAC new construction commissioning, re-commissioning, and BACnet protocol

Professional certification such as Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Controls Engineer (CCE), or Siemens SITRAIN Certification

Company

Miami University

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Strong academics, highly personal instruction, energetic campus life, successful graduates — Miami University sets the standard for public higher education on one of America’s most beautiful campuses.

Founded in 1809

Oxford, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

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