Controls Project Engineer

ACES, LLC is seeking a skilled Controls Project Engineer to join their growing team. The Controls Project Engineer will be responsible for hardware/software design and programming for building automation systems. The role will involve applying engineering principles and practices for work on assigned projects, designing and procuring cost effective controls solutions to meet project requirements and working directly on the project team to perform project commissioning and startup.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.

• Responsible for designing and programming activities utilizing direct digital controls and automation systems for comfort control and energy savings.
• Responsible for the sequence of operations which meet the project requirements.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Possesses knowledge of air conditioning systems and controls.
• Validates the engineered bill of material costs.
• Responsible for vendor purchase orders under Project Manager's direction.
• Responsible for reviewing contract documents and conducting job surveys.
• Reviews equipment submittals for incorporation into design.
• Responsible for creating installation drawings, submittal drawings, as-built drawings and final validation of system operation.
• Provides engineering direction and support to other team members.
• Develops control programming and graphics for control systems.
• Assists project team with programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphic development, test and startup.
• Provides customer training.
• Manages multiple projects.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communication with staff, as needed, and providing customer feedback.
• Some travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or a combination of three to four years' experience with controls/mechanical systems.
• Computer programming experience is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project and engineering drawing tools.
• Familiarity with the concepts of new construction, renovation/retrofit, and service project management.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in contracting processes associated with the installation of building automation systems and managing subcontractors.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in using Project Management Tools.
• Familiarity with the operation of energy management systems, HVAC systems, and temperature controls.
• Tridium Niagara and/or Alerton experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment varies.
DECLARATION
Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.