Submittals Designer (BAS)

Job Description

Job Description

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: The candidate will report to the hiring manager and take ownership of designing comprehensive BAS submittal packages, including detailed network architectures, point-to-point wiring schematics, and optimized Sequences of Operations (SOO) for complex HVAC and industrial control systems. Utilizing AutoCAD and Visio, this specialist will interpret technical specifications to select equipment and develop Bills of Material while collaborating with project managers to resolve design discrepancies through the RFI process.

Responsibilities:

• Design Industrial Building Automation Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
• Provide AutoCAD/Visio Design Tool labor and direction as required to complete submittals and other engineered documents accurately and professionally.
• Develop comprehensive BAS submittal packages, including detailed riser diagrams, network architecture, and physical point-to-point wiring schematics for HVAC and electrical systems.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most effective and functional manner.
• Completion of Sequences of Operations (SOO) and be able to determine if written SOO's will meet system requirements.
• Complete Bill of Material for every design project.
• Advanced knowledge in BACnet MSTP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and LonWorks protocol integration.
• Maintain clear documentation of design systems, wiring diagrams and software configurations.
• Proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio CDT.
• Ability to design large projects with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices.
• Develop system designs for BAS, including load calculations, equipment selection, and integration of various control systems.
• Assist Sales team during estimation/bid phase of the project by providing design support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to assist in generating Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
• Must be able to find discrepancies in plans and specifications and write RFI's to get clarification when discrepancies exist.
• Must have good knowledge of HVAC systems, including unitary equipment (RTU's, FCU's, VAV boxes) and larger systems (AHU's, DOAS units, MUA units), Hydronic systems including valve sizing, Chiller Plants (air-cooled and water cooled), Cooling Towers, Boiler plants including Heat Exchangers, etc.
• Independently complete all specific design responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Accurately forecast necessary labor required to design a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
• Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects, clients, etc.
• As assigned develop and maintain a library of engineering standards for both Bosch Building Technologies and the industry.
• Facilitate with external customers/vendors as required to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Assist in managing the timeline, budget, and coordination of projects.
• Provide support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the control’s operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related technical field. Prior work experience (8+ years) in the building automation field can supersede a degree.
• 4+ years' experience in building automation systems controls or building automation management systems.
• 4+ years' experience producing BAS submittals in any BAS platform,
• 4+ years' experience working with AutoCAD and/or Visio.
• 2+ years' experience designing and engineering HVAC control systems, including developing sequence of operations and equipment selection.
• 2+ years' experience with generating and managing RFIs (Requests for Information) to resolve design issues.
• Proficiency with reading and creating layout drawings to guide system installation (e.g., sensor locations, panel placement).
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders, such as consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners.
• Experience with developing Bills of Material (BOM).
• Mastery of M&E plan interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related technical field. Extensive (12+ years' experience) work experience in the building automation field can supersede a degree.
• 7+ years of experience in building automation with a thorough understanding of HVAC controls operations, particularly within commercial (data centers, hospitals, etc.) or industrial facilities.
• 7+ years of experience of assisting in project estimation, budgeting, and scheduling for BAS components.
• 2+ years of experience programming within the Tridium/Niagara framework, Spyder tool, EIKON, EC-gfxProgram, and/or Controller Configuration Tool.
• Experience Proposing cost-effective technical solutions.
• Experience maintaining or contributing to internal standards, libraries, or best practices for system design and engineering.
• Background in both design and ongoing support/service engineering for installed building systems

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Additional Information:

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: up to 20%
• Benefits:
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Flexible Spending Accounts
  5. 401K w/ company match
  6. Life/AD&D/LTD
  7. Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  8. Employee Assistance Program
  9. Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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