N4 Engineer

Our client, a leader in Building Automation Controls Systems is seeking a Senior BAS Application Engineer. The purpose of this position is to deliver the startup, operation and execution for a multitude of BAS projects. Engineers on this team use industry knowledge to deliver field level programming to implement and finalize projects. This role pays in the $100K - $115K range based on experience and location, includes a guaranteed 14% annual bonus program, a strong benefit program and requires varied travel based on team/role (See Below). Company headquarters are located in WI, but this role can be based at any location in the US and is “WORK FROM HOME” when not traveling to client locations. Home base is suggested to be near a major airport anywhere in the WEST United States.

The key to this role is solid experience with Tridium/Niagara (N4) software and strong ability to create control databases, user interfaces and perform setup of control systems based on project specifications and/or sales proposals. Senior Engineers will mentor and lead teams within this process and act as subject matter experts within this discipline. Incumbents of this role will also:

• Understand building controls and HVAC systems and their terminology.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the use, setup and operation of Windows-based computers and desktop applications such as MS-Word and MS-Excel.
• Use proficiency in reading BAS and MEP drawings to determine if the drawing and programming required will work together.
• Perform field startup and system commissioning tasks.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers.
• Create programming logic using flow diagrams, sequences of operation, understanding panel layouts, termination details and project specifications or sales proposal.
• Program control applications using various software tools to support operator workstations, DDC field panels and third-party integration devices connected through multiple communications protocols.
• Deliver on-site and remote installation of software and control programs.
• Perform job site system checkout, commissioning and testing of control applications to verify proper operation according to project specifications, sales proposal and design documentation.
• Develop system user interfaces, according to project specifications or sales proposal.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers.
• Act as the technical liaison between owner/construction managers.
• Deliver on-site and remote end user training for the use of the installed system.
• Perform advanced system analysis and diagnostics.
• Determine corrective action to restore systems to proper operating condition.
• Coordinates system installation with installing contractor at job site as required.
• Perform final walkthrough with owner and construction manager to ensure all punch list items are complete and job received signoff of substantial completion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering OR equivalent experience in the BAS Engineering realm
• 3 years’ experience in Building Automation Controls, Building Automation Sales, and/or Account/Project Management.
• 3 years Tridium Niagara 4 / Niagara AX Experience
• 3 years Field Device Programming with any of the following: Distech / Alerton / Schneider Electric / Johnson Controls / Siemens / Honeywell.
• Expert knowledge in 3 or more of the following CORE BAS Skills: Niagara 4 Software (must have), DGLux5 Software, Distech Controls Software, API Protocols, BACnet Protocol, Modbus Protocol, Lon Protocol.
• Knowledge of HVAC System Sequences including Rooftop / Air Handling / Central Plants
• Proficiency with desktop applications such as MS-Word and MS-Excel.
• Knowledge of Google drive and its associated applications is a plus.

TRAVEL INFO

This role requires travel at some degree but this is very much based on projects/clients and team makeup. If you greatly desire travel, the need is there, and you will be scheduled at 50% - 26 full weeks – Monday through Friday. Because this is undesirable to many the target is at least 18 weeks - a 35% requirement. However, based on client and project needs there can be busier times which might average 2-3 weeks a month, but during the slower times it would be closer to 1 week a month. Travel amounts in a week do vary as well. It can often be the full week, Monday through Friday, but it can be just for a night or two in that week. To assist with work/life balance no travel is planned over the weekends and you will fly home each weekend. To be considered for this role, you should expect travel somewhere between 18 and 26 weeks a year and 95% of the travel is “planned,” meaning you will know in advance when and where you will be going. Some of the travel will include trips to the corporate office in WI.