Building Automation Design Specialist Senior (BAS)

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: Design Specialist Senior is responsible for designing building automation and controls projects that meet contractual scope, budget, and performance requirements. This role develops detailed sequences of operation, interprets project documents and estimates, selects compatible equipment, and creates complete bills of material. The position independently designs large and complex projects, prepares construction plans and RFIs, and communicates effectively with internal teams, consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners. Additional responsibilities include labor forecasting, mentoring junior engineers, contributing to engineering standards, and recommending new products or solutions that improve value and functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Design Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
• Provide detailed sequence of operations.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manner.
• Accurately forecast necessary labor required to engineer a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure engineering is accurate and timely.
• Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Complete Bill of Material for every project.
• Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects.
• Generate Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
• Create detailed plans to show electricians and system specialists sensor locations
• Demonstrated ability to independently design large and complex projects with minimal oversight.
• As assigned develop and maintain a library of engineering standards for both Climatec and the industry.
• Provides mentorship to Level I and Level II team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in HVAC/building automation design.
• Basic understanding of computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience designing, and engineering HVAC control systems, including developing sequence of operations and equipment selection.
• Proficiency with reading and creating layout drawings to guide system installation (e.g., sensor locations, panel placement.
• Ability to develop Bills of Material (BOM).
• An understanding of Autocad and/or Visio for BAS Design
• Familiarity with generating and managing RFIs (Requests for Information) to resolve design issues.
• Strong understanding of project documents, scopes of work, and the ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical plans.
• The ability to read electrical wiring diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate and resolve issues empathetically and professionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related technical field. Experience in the BAS field can supersede a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HVAC/building automation design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Visio
• Thorough understanding of HVAC operations, particularly within commercial or industrial facilities.
• Proposing cost-effective technical solutions.
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders, such as consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners.
• 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:

• Compensation: $115,000 - $125,000
• 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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