Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Operating Company: Building Controls & Services Inc. Location: Wichita, KS FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $76,237-$105,560 salary About: Building Controls & Services Inc. – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family. Building Controls and Services, Inc. (BCS) is an HVAC and building automation company founded in 1985, serving Kansas and Western Missouri. The company provides heating and air conditioning, building automation, energy management, and indoor air quality solutions, with a focus on system efficiency and long-term cost control.

Job Description

The Controls Engineer II follows instructions related to the design, tracking, and installation of systems and/or service installed jobs. This may include training of customers and employees, ordering of materials, entering of database, and programming, creating, and installing new software, and performing troubleshooting function of assigned jobs. This position coordinates with the Controls Team Lead and Engineering Manager on all assigned projects and acts as the main technical liaison to the customer. The Controls Engineer III manages the design, tracking, and installation of systems and/or service installed jobs. This may include training of customers and employees, entering of database and programming, creating and installing new software, and performing troubleshooting function of assigned jobs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

30% Commissions and generates graphics for both large and small-scale job sites

• Performs point-to-point checkout autonomously or with system specialist support.
• Verify program operates per given sequence of operation.
• Sets up trend information for all systems.
• Schedules system equipment per time-of-day schedule and owner's presence.
• Modifies architectural drawings using AutoCAD to import into graphical interface.
• Constructs system graphics with pertinent point information blocks and navigational links.
• Assists with startup, certification, and project turnover.
• Ensures work quality on projects.
• Collects signed documentation (by the owner) of work completed

30% Performs job-related programming for computer-based systems

• Creates programs for jobs ranging from simple AHUs to large complex boiler/chiller plants.
• Implements existing program strategies that control VAV or CV AHU/RTUs
• Introduces simple stage control strategies for small boiler/chiller plants.

20% Updates pertinent job-related information

• Develops project information (e.g., system and cabinet layouts, database, submittal cut sheets, etc.) using given software to meet sales intent of the project.
• Generates RFIs (Request for Information) during project.
• Incorporates information from project blueprints, and specifications into submittal booklets.
• Prepares system overview of network layout.
• Prepares "as-built" record drawings and documents from data supplied by installation or operations personnel including graphical screenshots and printed programs.
• Stays current with new software and changes to existing software.
  • Studies product manuals/brochures, etc.
  • Navigates thru vendor websites to gather documentation (i.e. Infolink, FPG, etc.)

15% Assists with sales estimating on potential or current projects

• Establishes the time it will take to complete a task and is accountable for finishing projects on-time and under budget.
• Correlates labor and material pricing from sales team while meeting guidelines set by plans and specs.
• Determines when change orders are necessary and generates pricing for additional work.

15% Provides customer service and technical assistance to build and maintain customer relationships

• Develops relationships with customer end users and decision makers.
• Serves as a technical resource to customers and BCS staff.
• Delivers technical support to end users and field labor when applicable.
• Conducts onsite customer training when essential.
• Presents a professional image of Building Controls and Services when communicating with customers.

Experience and Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering.

Skills and Experience: Minimum four years of experience in engineering systems and/or systems service. Strong knowledge of automation systems, HVAC and electrical concepts and operations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Proficient in using the engineering workstation, including full capacity of the AutoCAD drafting standards. Proficient in setting up Ethernet networks. Proficient in using current Windows Operating System for workstation and server applications. Superb oral and written communication skills. Mathematical abilities to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and create and interpret graphs. Strong problem-solving ability. Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to evaluate urgency of situation and prioritize tasks. Organized with an attention to detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver license

Other Requirements: May require overtime, evening, or weekend work. Requires travel to and from job sites for start-up and commissioning. Requires occasional overnight stays. On-call as needed to assist with online/onsite service calls

Training and development: 40 hours continuing education annually.

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting and walking on a frequent basis; standing, bending, climbing, balancing, twisting, and reaching with hands and arms on an occasional basis.
• Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and may be required to carry, lift, move or push 100 pounds or more occasionally.
• Must be able to talk and listen to others and uses hands or fingers to handle or feel on a regular basis. Frequent use of manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen throughout the day. Requires ability to see up close and distant, distinguish colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• This position regularly works in an office setting and on job sites in all types of indoor and outdoor conditions including near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, extreme heat, cold and humidity. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic fumes or chemicals. Regular noise levels range from moderate to very loud when visiting job sites.
• Most of the job duties require the employee to be working on HVAC equipment in close quarters. Most testing is done with the equipment operating, creating noise and air movement. Many of our customer facilities have unfavorable environmental conditions. Many job duties require the employee to work with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications. The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.