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Lead Control Systems Engineer
full-time•Dallas•$80k - $130k
About this role
Overview
Lead Controls Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Sales Support
- Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineer
- 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
Instrumentation & Electrical Design
- 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
System Design and Configuration
- 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
Onsite System Startup
- 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
Qualifications
Technical Experience
- 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.
HVAC Experience/Knowledge:
- 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
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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, and unlimited personal time
Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
What you'll do
- Lead Controls Systems Engineers design and lead building automation projects, providing technical guidance and maintaining customer relationships. They are responsible for system design, configuration, and onsite system startup.
About RoviSys Building Technologies
RBT was formed to focus specifically on building/facility automation and specializes in applying industrial grade PLC and traditional DDC control systems to facility systems (HVAC, chillers, boilers, lighting, fire alarm, security, etc).
RBT is part of the RoviSys Enterprise with 6 US offices, and 2 offices in each Europe and Asia. The RoviSys Enterprise was founded in 1989 and is fast approaching 1,000 employees.
RBT is helping the building automation industry usher in the generation of open communication protocol systems, just as RoviSys did for the process control industry.
Our goal is to help customers implement or upgrade to energy efficient systems with open communication protocols and configuration tools so that our clients can begin to take control of their facility systems themselves and not be dependent on BMS companies for all of their maintenance.
RBT works in the industrial and commercial markets automating facility systems at both new construction sites and at existing facilities. We employ degreed engineers for construction management, project managment, and control system design, development, and deployment.
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What does a Lead Control Systems Engineer do at RoviSys Building Technologies?
As a Lead Control Systems Engineer at RoviSys Building Technologies, you will: lead Controls Systems Engineers design and lead building automation projects, providing technical guidance and maintaining customer relationships. They are responsible for system design, configuration, and onsite system startup..
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