The role requires at least 3 years of Building Automation Systems programming experience.
The candidate must have a strong understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls and equipment.
The candidate must fundamentally understand how to repair, adjust, and calibrate Building Automation Systems.
The candidate must be able to read construction blueprints and documents.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with end users and provide customer training.
The candidate must have problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
The candidate must be proficient with the Microsoft platform, including Adobe Acrobat and Visio.
The candidate must have a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
Program and configure direct digital controllers for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve control-system issues.
Commission, diagnose, and repair environmental-control systems.
Ensure the reliability and optimization of building automation solutions.
Develop Building Automation Systems and network architectures based on client requests for quotation, project drawings, and documentation.
Design and propose controls hardware appropriate for projects.
Research and select control systems based on project requirements.
Provide technical support for Building Automation Systems support technicians.
Inspect completed control enclosures.
Lead multiple project implementations for several customers.
Coordinate and manage Building Automation Systems support technicians regarding assigned project work.
Serve as the primary technical contact to management regarding projects.
Participate in project design review meetings.
Create systems using project hardware and computers.
Configure user interfaces and man-machine interface screens.
Configure and develop custom Building Automation Systems control algorithms.
Execute internal functional and quality-control testing.
Provide Building Automation Systems as-built documentation to support technicians.
Perform customer demonstrations and acceptance testing.
Develop and implement project graphics and interfaces.
Provide sales and estimating support.
Work in a supervisor role or with a team at customer sites.
Work with subcontractors effectively and efficiently.
Install project software and configuration onto site systems.
Modify and add site graphics as required.
Perform integration functions as required.
Perform point mapping.
Commission systems through point-to-point loop checks.
Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning.
Participate in functional tests of all systems.
Troubleshoot installation discrepancies in new systems.
Program field modifications as required.
Perform troubleshooting and service for existing systems.
Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates.
Assist with developing training documentation and presentations on system operations and maintenance requirements.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's or associate's degree in electronics, a mechanical field, or HVAC technology is preferred.
N4 certification is preferred.
The ability to provide technical support to customers when needed is preferred.
Description
ModernControls is a leading provider of HVAC and building automation services for commercial facilities across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.. With over 200 employees, and a fleet of 100 service vehicles, our team of experts install, maintain, and design Building Automation and HVAC systems designed to help facility managers control building environments and operating costs.
About the Building Automation Programmer position: We are looking for a Building Automation Programmer(s) to join our growing company. In this role you will be a key member of our business automation team and work directly with the facility team, architects, and engineers to design, review, and implement building automation projects for our commercial customers. We are looking for career-minded professional who wants to make an impact and grow in the role, with 4 office locations in PA/NJ, DE, MD/ES VA and DC/MD/VA. The typical career path for new BAS Programmers at ModernControls is to partner with Senior BAS Programmers and evolve into a Senior BAS Programmer or Senior Controls Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
• Program and configure DDCs for HVAC systems • Collaborate with design and engineering teams for seamless system integration • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with control systems
• Commission, diagnose, and repair environmental-control systems. • Ensure reliability and optimization of building automation solutions
Day-to-day activities:
INSTRUMENTATION (30%)
Develop BAS and network architectures per client's RFQ's, project drawings and documentation
Design and propose controls hardware appropriate for a project based upon the above
Research and select a specific control system beneficial for the type of project
Provide technical support for BAS Support Technicians
Inspect completed control enclosures
Lead multiple project implementations with several different customers
Coordinate and manage BAS Support Technicians regarding work associated with assigned projects
Serve as a primary technical contact to management regarding projects
BAS DESIGN AND CONFIGURATION (50%)
Participate in project design review meetings
Create systems using project hardware and computers
Configure user interface and MMI screens
Configure BAS control algorithms
Provide custom BAS control algorithms as required
Execute internal functional and quality control testing
Provide BAS as-built documentation to BAS Support Technician
Perform customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
Develop and implement project graphics and interfaces
Sales/Estimating support
ONSITE BAS STARTUP (20%)
Work in a supervisor role or with a team at a customer site
Work effectively and efficiently with subcontractors
Install project software and configuration onto site systems
Provide modifications/additions to site graphics as required
Perform integration functions as required
Perform point mapping
Perform system commissioning via point-to-point loop checks
Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
Participate in functional tests of all systems
Troubleshoot installation discrepancies of new systems
Program field modifications as required
Perform troubleshooting/service for existing systems
Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates
Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system requirements
Requirements
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
3+ years of Building Automation (BAS) programming experience
Strong understanding of HVAC controls/equipment
Fundamental understanding of how to repair, adjust, and calibrate BAS systems
Ability to read construction blueprints/documents
Ability to effectively communicate with end users and provide customer training
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Microsoft Platform; including Adobe Acrobat and Visio
Must have valid driver's license
Preferred Knowledge/Skills and Education
Bachelor/Associates degree in electronics or mechanical field or HVAC technology
N4 certification
Ability to provide technical support to customers when needed