HVAC Controls Engineer

Job Location:

General Services Division

1840 W Jackson, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $110,000

Grade: 26

Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division is seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAC Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership and direction to its facilities team. This critical role will ensure efficient operations and maintain high standards of accountability. The ideal candidate will possess specialized technical skills in programming EMS systems and will work closely with vendors to guarantee adherence to ADOA standards and policies. Responsibilities include implementing long-range facility management plans, developing and implementing new standards and operational procedures, and troubleshooting complex issues with building EMS and HVAC systems. This position also serves as a technical expert to ADOA Construction and Capital Planning.

Job Duties:

Possesses specialty technical skills in writing programs in energy management systems such as Niagara AX and N4 graphical user Workstation for the EMS system, including management of Jaces and servers

Maintains an optimal level of operation; plans develops and implements software programs

Oversees and participates in the installation, troubleshooting and repair of software programming for the EMS. Designs, develops and updates energy management programs for large heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems

Attends meetings to provide technical expertise on construction and building renewal projects

Work with and advises external agencies as directed by management

Communicates orally and in writing with contractors, employees and represents the division on various projects related to EMS

Shares information with appropriate personnel for repair and participates in troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware for the computerized EMS system

Makes recommendations to Facility supervisor and manager related to proper EMS related practices

Provide technical leadership and direction to the Facilities team ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining high standards of accountability

Occasionally may serve as a crew lead over other trades for specified projects

Provide energy saving reports and other complex HVAC reports as needed, Read and interpret blueprints and schematics

Monitor, adjust and repair equipment as necessary to obtain optimum building control efficiency

Responsible for oversight of contract administration, including workmanship, contract compliance and payment

Meeting with key vendors regularly to review any issues or concerns and keep them advised to any changes of ADOA practices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, materials, and tools related to the HVAC field

Hazards and precautionary methods

Theory and practical applications of commercial and solid-state electronic control systems

Functions and mechanics of HVAC systems, centrifugal chillers, screw chillers, cooling towers, fluid coolers, flat plate heat exchangers, boilers, and pumps

Basic engineering practices and principles

Differences between BACNET, MODBUS, and LON WORKS former architecture on an Ethernet LAN system

Building and construction codes

Understanding of commercial plumbing and electrical systems

Skills in:

Maintaining and repairing large HVAC systems in an industrial environment

Installing and programming computer-based energy management systems

Installing and performing preventative maintenance and repair on all refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, control systems, and computer control systems

Repairing and replacing electrical components

Installing piping and pumps

Principles and practices of facilities operations and maintenance

Analysis and problem-solving

Ability to:

Understand air balance and its effects on HVAC

Read and interpret schematics

Analyze gauges and meter readings

Maintain detailed records of activities and completed work orders

Perform work in a safe and timely manner

Operate a personal computer and related software

Demonstrate proficiency in preparing work orders, documents, emails, and timesheets

Make mathematical calculations

Listen and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people

Establish and maintain effective working relations

Assume ownership of the position and equipment

Complete safety training as required

Selective Preference(s):

Preferred Qualifications:

EPA Certification

Tridium Niagara AX Certification

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) or more years of experience in programming and analysis

Eight or more years of experience without a degree

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment