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Lead Master Controls Engineer - Building Automation Systems

Carrier · Saint Paul, MN, USA ·

Pay:
$96,000-$192,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Lead Engineer – Automated Logic Corporation
Hybrid location: St. Paul, MN or Green Bay, WI

Must be permanent US resident.

Key Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expert

Subject matter expert for software and hardware providing technical direction and engineering leadership across the organization

Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to HVAC automation.

Serve as the point of contact for escalation of issues from sub-department teams facing complex technical challenges.

Hardware Engineering

Design of complete building automation systems including the specification and sizing of controllers, electromechanical devices, sensors, networks, and computer hardware.

Creation, where necessary, of sequences of operation for the control of all building systems.

Documentation of BAS design (i.e., submittals) and revision control of the resultant documents.

Final documentation of the building automation system that incorporates all changes made since issuance of the submittal.

Timely creation of requests for information (RFIs) which are clear, concise, and well written.

Software Engineering

Program entire BAS system and develop equipment database infrastructure (using Sitebuilder)

Develop Bacnet instance numbering schemes and incorporate BAS networking concepts

Comprehend various BAS protocols such as Bacnet, Modbus, Lon, etc.

Program control algorithms including those that include third-party integration (using Eikon).

Development of graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems (using Eikon and ViewBuilder).

Testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment.

Construction Document and Coordination

Comprehend, analyze, and interpret construction plans and specification documents.

Comprehensive knowledge of MEP systems and dynamics

Customer and Departmental Standards

Collaborates and interacts with customers, supervisors, managers, and staff as a consultant to develop customer standards

Serves as the lead on team for developing and maintaining departmental standards including drawing stencils and templates, software programs, software symbols, and graphic packages

Adherence to project requirements, company standards, and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.

Department Process Improvement

Reviews processes and makes recommendations for process improvement in areas where needed

Ensure engineering processes are followed, and make suggestions for enhancement

Leadership

Effectively lead others through meeting, planning and any processes which are needed to accomplish the goals set for the team.

Effectively communicate with direct and indirect personnel to give clear updates on projects.

Provide mentorship for the development of other Controls Engineers.

Project Management/Sales Trek

Technical support during the selling process to ensure that sales representatives accurately address customer requirements and propose the best possible solutions.

Identification and communication of project opportunities and risks related to cost, time, and technical considerations.

Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with manager and project teams both internal and external.

Develops outside the box solutions to solve customer issues/complaints

Company Directives

Ensure all Automated Logic organizational safety and ethics standards are met.

Adherence to safety standards. High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Adherence to ethics standards. Exemplifies the Carrier code of ethics.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation.

8+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or related field.

8+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry including:

5+ years of experience designing hardware installation diagrams and developing written sequences of operation

8+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry including:

5+ years of experience designing software programming and database infrastructures

Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or related field. 12+ years of related experience in the Building Automation industry including:

3+ years of experience designing hardware installation diagrams and developing written sequences of operation.

3+ years of experience as a supervisor, lead engineer, or project manager

Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software.

Previous experience with Microsoft Visio. Special consideration given to individuals with Automated Logic EDS or Automated Logic Eikon / Viewbuilder / Sitebuilder experience.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously under general direction in a highly dynamic, and collaborative environment.

Effective and professional communication and organization skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.

Competitive individual contributor who loves to win as a team.

Basic understanding of IT networking concepts relating to Building Automation

Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation
This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

Retirement Benefits

Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

EEO Statement
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

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