What are the responsibilities and job description for the BAS Engineering Specialist position at JSat Automation?
* This is a Remote Hybrid position and does require 40% of travel.
An Engineering Specialist will leverage their
extensive knowledge and experience of building systems and HVAC equipment
(including boilers, chillers and refrigeration systems, constant volume and
variable volume air handling systems), electrical (including generators, UPS, switch gear and controls), plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Position requires excellent written and verbal
communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to use
sound judgement and discretion and must demonstrate the highest levels of
professionalism and initiative to drive the organizational process. Must be
able to initiate and complete projects and reports independently, accurately,
and often under deadline pressure. Must have the ability to process,
prioritize, assign and follow-up on requests.
Responsibilities:
- Basic
knowledge of HVAC systems, building control systems, lighting, building
envelope, and domestic water systems, and developing and conducting
functional test procedures. Knowledge of common HVAC and electrical
building codes (e.g. California Title 24, ASHRAE Guideline 36, etc.).
- Expertise
in a range of building types, but preference for experience with pharmaceutical
and industrial facilities.
- Attend
internal kickoff meetings to gain knowledge of the sales estimate and
project scope. Analyze plans, specifications, and contract details to
determine system requirements. Select products and determine appropriate
placement to meet specifications.
- Prepare
Bill of Materials and Sequences of Operations documents to meet the intent
of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Prepare
Equipment Submittals, Shop Drawings, and Schedules.
- Verify floor plan drawings showing device locations, device wiring details, riser
diagrams and panel mounting elevations. Ensure design consistency and
document any scope gaps.
- Develop
efficient solutions for unexpected field conditions. Need to be able to
detail the components necessary to implement the proposed solution.
- Troubleshoot
and diagnose issues, including identifying any issues with cabling,
hardware, networking, installation, or communication problems.
- Provide
on-site assistance with or perform programming, start-up, checkout,
commissioning, and validation processes. Participate in job site final
walk-through, complete all job closeout documentation, and provide
customer training.
- Familiarity
with data logging equipment and trending capability of Siemens automation
products and ability to use other building automation systems trending
functions.
- Act
as technical resource to customers and field employees.
- Actively
participates in and leads client meetings and presentations
- Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team. Identify time-sensitive
installation needs and relay that to subcontractors.
- Manage the requisition of supplies and materials to
complete projects.
- Organize and maintain job documentation
to track resources and project progress.
Requirements
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED required; Associate degree preferred
- Experience in installing and/or servicing electronic control and HVAC equipment; 3 years preferred
- Knowledge of HVAC, mechanical systems, business operations
- Understanding of Siemens Desigo, Tridium Niagra, or Johnson Controls Metasys
- Able to
read/interpret electrical circuit diagrams
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office, BlueBeam
- Good verbal
and written communication skills in English
- Qualified
applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States
- Must be 21
years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations