Project Engineer (BAS)

Project Engineer

Supports the installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation and energy management systems by troubleshooting software and mechanical issues, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring proper system integration. Collaborates with project teams and external stakeholders to optimize system performance, implement enhancements, and complete required documentation. Provides ongoing support, performance monitoring, and system maintenance while assisting with project planning, cost tracking, and successful transition to service operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support installation and startup personnel with adjustments to software as required or engage a software engineer for support.
• Identifies and resolves potential project issues.
• Coordinates with Subcontractors or internal installation team to achieve maximum value in installations including point to point check out and all the documentation that is involved.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug mechanical and installation issues that can come up when executing the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
• Communicate with external organizations as required such as commissioning agents, fire marshals, consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to facilitate the pre-commissioning and commissioning process.
• Implement enhancements to existing applications to enhance functionality and efficiency.
• Review and implement controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist and Software engineer, project specifications, or other applicable sources.
• Review and implement the specialized software required for a complete integrated building automation system or energy management system.
• Facilitate the integration of multiple proprietary systems to make them talk on a unified platform using specialized software and specialized code where required. Ensure software engineer and hardware engineer have identified those systems and provided the proper database for the integration.
• Provide and ensure implementation of startup documentation including, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Implement specialized software to write custom applications for building performance or provides automation for system backup for ongoing building management.
• Use reporting software to follow-up on building performance and make adjustments to enhance the performance and tuning of the system.
• Use existing software and develop enhancements to provide additional functionality for energy reporting and graphic interfaces for customer dashboards.
• Provide support to Bosch and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the Bosch controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input and support to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems for the engineering teams, sales team and the project manager.
• Assist the Project Manager to accurately forecast costs for each area of the project and help track these over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• 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.
• Review the preparation of submittal documents and document as-built drawings for the accurate preparation of Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Initiate the transition from Construction Operations Team to Service Operations Team. Verify that proper backups, as built and facility performance software is in place.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a 2-year Associate's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in building controls or a related field.
• Strong proficiency and working knowledge of SQL
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a facility if working in the controls field.
• Experience and expertise including but not limited to:
• Understanding of computer operating systems, including MS Office Suite.
• Ability to configure and debug computer and networking problems.
• Experience with programming.
• Proficiency with electronic testing equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• Ability to understand mechanical systems of boilers, chillers and pumping systems and other HVAC products.
• Working understanding of AC power circuitry, including breakers and multi-phase power (120VAC and greater).
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and empathetically address issues and perceptions, working creatively to achieve successful outcomes for customers and employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics-related studies.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical related studies.
• Other technical experience such as military training or on-the-job training programs may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) with Distech, Alerton, or Tridium control systems.
• Understanding of AutoCAD or similar program/software.
• Strong awareness of Bosch culture and the culture of the industry.
• Deep understanding of the DDC or special systems that control buildings, including mechanical and electrical portions of building controls.
• Experience providing extensive integration support for a multitude of building systems.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.

Additional Information:

• Compensation:
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

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