Lead Control Systems Engineer

Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.

• Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
• Identify and assign tasks within the project team
• Lead customer meetings
• Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
• Maintain relationships with existing customers

• Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
• Research instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the project
• Research and select controls hardware appropriate for the project
• Compile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardware
• Create panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosures
• Procure project hardware
• Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
• Inspect completed control enclosures

• Lead customer design review meetings
• Configure user interface and HMI screens
• Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
• Execute internal functional and quality control testing
• Draft system documentation
• Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

• Install project software and configuration onto site systems
• Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
• Perform software calibration and tuning
• Conduct functional tests of all systems
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
• Support additional customer testing
• Program field modifications as required
• Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system

• Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
• 3+ years of experience in related field/industry
• Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
• Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
• Aveva System Platform
• Inductive Ignition Perspective
• Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
• Other useful technologies include:
• Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
• Tridium: Niagara N4
• SQL
• Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
• Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
• Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
• Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
• Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

• Competitive Base Salary: $80,000–$130,000, depending on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, an d unlimited personal time
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support