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University of Virginia · 1 month ago

BAS Application Engineer

The University of Virginia, Facilities Management is seeking a BAS Application Engineer to provide technical expertise and support on building automation systems. The role involves evaluating, implementing, and programming BAS technologies while also providing ongoing technical support and contributing to sustainability initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Develop control system submittal documents, BAS architecture, programming, and graphics based on project requirements for in-house controls projects
Evaluate, recommend, and implement projects approved for construction by in-house staff; including scoping and pricing labor, materials, equipment, hardware, software selection, control architecture development, programming, graphics and related project requirements
Provide ongoing BAS technical support for Automation Services and other Facilities Management stakeholders
Identify and implement best software and hardware technologies to support programming strategies
Effectively communicate with construction project teams to transform the BAS design into a functioning system in operation
Participate in maintaining, implementing, and administering the UVA BAS Standards
Contribute towards the realization of UVA’s 2020 – 2030 Sustainability Plan (carbon neutral by 2030 and fossil fuel free by 2050)
Participate in project management and commissioning efforts by attending construction meetings, inspecting work, reviewing tests, assisting in resolving system performance issues, and providing written reports of findings and recommendations
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Qualification

BAS programmingElectronic controllersHardware designControls industry certificationJohnson Controls MetasysAutomated Logic WebCTRLProject managementCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Five years of relevant experience related to BAS or other related electronics field with two years of experience with programming logic
Five years of experience with hardware design and programming logic with Automated Logic or Johnson Controls is preferred
Licensure: Recognized controls industry certification (this could include but is not limited to licensure in a skilled trade or possession of a CCST, CEM, or a commissioning industry certificate such as BCxP) or successful completion of two or more controls vendor development courses

Preferred

Direct experience developing and deploying Johnson Controls Metasys or Automated Logic WebCTRL systems is strongly preferred
Experience with commercial construction/contracting strongly preferred

Benefits

22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
Tuition and professional development benefits
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

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University of Virginia

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The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Greg Fairchild
Dean and CEO, UVA|Northern Virginia
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Luis Alvarez
President and CEO
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