Controls Engineer

Brady Services, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services provider in Morrisville is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop building automation solutions. Responsibilities include evaluating project documents, creating automation drawings, and providing engineering support during installations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of HVAC systems and a relevant degree. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical design, and engineering theory.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans/specifications.
• Ability to travel up to 15%; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project documents and write requests for information.
• Develop building automation drawings for installation.
• Provide engineering support during project installation and commissioning.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical design

Low voltage circuit design

Programming experience

CAD design software

Education

Associate's degree in Building Automation or HVAC

Bachelor's degree (BSME or BSEE preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Visio Design software

Job description

Controls Engineer – Brady Services

Summary

Brady has brought together some of the best minds in building service technology, engineering, installation, and customer service and we’re looking for more.

As a leading Trane® independent office, Brady provides building automation solutions to premier commercial, industrial, and institutional entities in central and eastern North Carolina. We take pride in all we do and in our associates, which is why we offer competitive compensation, benefits, growth opportunities, and more.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate project documents including construction plans, specifications, proposals, and estimates to determine project requirements and validate project scope; write requests for information as required.
• Develop building automation drawings, including flow diagrams, controller wiring diagrams, and valve and damper selection for use by Brady’s installation team.
• Develop system programming and graphics.
• Provide engineering support to field associates during installation, construction, and commissioning of projects.
• Provide exceptional customer service for internal and external customers.

Senior Level Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper system operation by coordinating with equipment manufacturers, field technicians, and startup technicians during project installation and closeout.
• Provide assistance with field installation issues, electrical terminations, support for graphic development, final testing, and startup of large systems.
• Support continuous quality improvement of controls engineering via development of templates, design reviews for constructability, maintainability, optimization, and other quality initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to fellow controls associates.

Qualifications – Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Any one of the following:
  • Associate’s degree in Building Automation and/or HVAC related concentration
  • Bachelor’s degree (BSME or BSEE preferred)
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical design, and engineering theory.
• Basic understanding of low voltage circuit design and theory.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans/specifications.
• Basic programming experience.
• Experience utilizing CAD design software (experience with Microsoft Visio Design software is a plus).
• Ability to travel up to 15%; occasional overnight travel may also be required.

Senior Level Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the building automation industry.
• Experience with commissioning building automation systems.
• Experience configuring and programming building automation controllers.
• Licenses in any of the following are a plus: PE, EI, EIT.

Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure

The physical demands and environmental exposure described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In order to properly perform the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, and use hands/fingers in order to grasp/handle/feel. The associate is occasionally required to stand, sit and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment consists of an office environment, as well as visiting project sites which can include active construction sites, existing operating facilities, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms. Site visits will frequently require the use of proper PPE, as the associate may be exposed to wet and/or humid areas, elevated areas, excessively warm/cold areas, high noise levels, and areas where there is the potential for electric shock or injury from operating machinery.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Ability to prove U.S. employment eligibility.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a driving safety test conducted by the company.