Controls Engineer
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Location: Greenbelt, MD 20770
Description:
Exciting Controls/Builidng Automation Systems Opportunity!!!
Job Description
Conduct visits to customer project sites to investigate existing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building automation systems, documenting system performance information, including utility data and facility infrastructure drawings. Participate in engineering design and development activities in support of 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). Provide technical guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and presentations.
Responsibilities
Contractors will be supporting the projects onsite at customers' locations, performing the troubleshooting and commissioning of newly installed or retrofitted building automation controls systems.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Paid Holidays (14 days)
Paid Time Off (starting at 15 days annually)
401k Retirement Plan with company match program
60% Employer-Provided Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances for Employee + Family
100% Employer-Provided Life & Disability Insurances for Employee
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greenbelt,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
Conduct visits to customer project sites to investigate existing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building automation systems, documenting system performance information, including utility data and facility infrastructure drawings. Participate in engineering design and development activities in support of 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). Provide technical guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and presentations.
Responsibilities
- 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, including reviewing graphics as a completed package for completeness and accuracy, developing and maintaining a graphic library, and participating in the solution of job-related graphic requirements.
- Lead quality assurance and commissioning efforts for a variety of direct digital control (DDC) system components and sequences.
- Lead O&M development for training of associates, equipment operators, and supervisors on system operation; train end users or technical support staff to use programs and procedures.
- Serve as the primary contact and manage day-to-day operations and execution of multiple Building Automation projects from planning to close-out.
- Manage vendors and subcontractors to ensure quality control and project delivery on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Identify potential problem areas, recommend solutions, and work closely and cooperatively with the client to resolve issues quickly and fairly.
- Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and proposals.
- Work with project stakeholders to achieve alignment on objectives, priorities, schedules, risks, features, etc., ensuring they are well documented.
- Attend routine progress meetings with the client, vendors, or subcontractors to discuss project updates, concerns, and resolution of issues.
- 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.
- PLC programming
- Experience with Niagara AX
- Proficiency in Visio
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical or electrical
- Previous experience working with building automation control systems
- Experience with DDC and BACnet programming
- Experience with controllers
- Understanding of integrations with split systems
- Experience with Tridium Niagara 4
- Experience with chillers, boilers, or large outdoor units
- Automation systems troubleshooting
- Electrical systems knowledge
- HVAC control systems design
- System integration
- Any previous certifications or formal training in troubleshooting and/or programming of DDC systems for building automation would be preferred.
Contractors will be supporting the projects onsite at customers' locations, performing the troubleshooting and commissioning of newly installed or retrofitted building automation controls systems.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Paid Holidays (14 days)
Paid Time Off (starting at 15 days annually)
401k Retirement Plan with company match program
60% Employer-Provided Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances for Employee + Family
100% Employer-Provided Life & Disability Insurances for Employee
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greenbelt,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.