Building Automation System (BAS) Project Engineer II

at  Conquest Solutions

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS) PROJECT ENGINEER II

Conquest Solutions, LLC (CQS) is a leading application and engineering consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area specializing in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and General Construction. We provide these services to federal, state, and local government agencies, hospital, schools, universities, private sector companies and commercial entities.
CQS has an exciting opportunity for a Building Automation System (BAS) Project Engineer II to join our team to support the implementation of building automation systems for multiple clients in the Washington, DC Metro Area.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Building Automation System (BAS) Project Engineer II is responsible for engineering auditing, design and implementation of BAS strategies across various mechanical and electrical systems to achieve project success. This is a customer facing role for an experienced BAS application engineering professional. This position will work in a leadership role and may include various functional areas including BAS design, renovation, retrofit, auditing, retro-commissioning, checkout, programming. This position will functionally report to a Senior Project Manager/Director.
Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in HVAC, Building Automation or control systems with a minimum of 3 years directly working on any combination of integration, checkout, testing, commissioning, and/or field support of DDC and/or PLC-based automation systems
• Degree in Engineering or related field is preferred but not required if years and level of experience is acceptable
• Programming experience is desirable but not required.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems, PLC Logic
• Demonstrate working knowledge of specification and design drawing review for control, electrical and mechanical applications as well as industry standards and best practices
• Knowledge of IP-based networks and various building automation communication protocols and systems preferred. Such protocols and systems include, BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, etc.
• Proficient in formulating work plans and performing troubleshooting methods given multiple constraints on BAS
• Proficient in working with others to plan, conduct, and report work efforts
• Must work independently with little or no supervision while providing guidance to other team members
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
• Ability to be attentive and responsive to client concerns.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time and technical constraints.
• Ability to establish effective collaborative working relationships across different functional areas.
• Strong working knowledge of current web and mobile technologies.
• Must possess a high level of ownership, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, professional temperament.

• Conduct project site visits to investigate existing BAS systems serving mechanical, electrical and HVAC equipment and document existing conditions including system performance information and infrastructure drawings.
• Lead in engineering design and development activities in support of BAS construction, operations, and maintenance of customer site projects as required by energy savings performance contracts, O & M contracts, and fee-based consultations.
• Coordinate with vendors and installation contractors for successful implementation of project scopes of work (SOW).
• Work with project stakeholders (customers, supervisors, programmers, field personnel, other contractors) to gather information relating to any issues and/or changes in functionality and features of various control systems.
• Lead and manage the coordination of integration activity and provide technical support of DDC based hardware and software including working with other engineers to create and/or verify control and integration point lists.
• Conduct graphics engineering functions which include: reviewing graphics as a completed package, for completeness and accuracy, develop and maintain graphic library, and participate in solving job-related graphic problems.
• Properly document and collaborate with project stakeholders (customers, supervisors, programmers, field personnel, other contractors) to achieve alignment on objectives, priorities, schedules, risks, features, etc.
• Assist in the training of associates, equipment operators, end users, technical support staff on BAS operation and procedures.
• Identify any potential problem areas, recommend solutions, and work closely and cooperatively with the client to resolve issues quickly and fairly.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements, and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality
• Facilitate final sign-off/walk-thru and closeout of projects with the client.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership