Senior Controls Engineer - Southland Industries Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Senior Controls Engineer, you will develop Building Automation Solutions (BAS) well suited to the technical and business needs of our customers across the commercial, municipal and federal markets. In this role you will develop BAS and system integration solutions that enable our clients to achieve their energy efficiency and facility optimization goals.

What you’ll do:

• As the Sr. Controls Engineer, you will the internal and external resources necessary to fulfill all project objectives and deliverables.
• You will define and manage all technical aspects for the BAS portions of the projects and be accountable for overseeing the development of BAS Solutions from initial development through project execution.
  • This includes providing support during project sales and preliminary assessments, as well as, overseeing BAS design and collaborating with operations to develop scopes of work, pricing, and analyzing project risk.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Advanced knowledge of applicable systems, such as HVAC, BAS, ECMS, electrical, plumbing, generation, etc., as well as general understanding of system operating parameters.
• Generally serves as the lead controls technical resource for a variety of complex design build energy projects with strong working knowledge of EMCS / SCADA systems:
• Extensive knowledge in project development of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) projects to include developing statements of work, creating points lists and providing budgetary costs.
• Knowledge of systems and controls integration and migration of closed systems to an open protocol platform, migrating various data points to a centralized system to include data from Energy Management Control Systems, Closed DDC Controls (i.e. Siemens, Delta, JCI, etc.), Lighting Control Systems, Access Control Systems, Power Monitoring Systems, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of working on Federal projects with focus on Cyber Security and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Knowledge of development of systems’ network architectures to include network components, network requirements and restrictions and network installation.
• Experience in developing and reviewing system specifications, mechanical/design drawings, product submittals, and control submittals.
• Experience with various commercially available controls products, protocols and installation requirements.
• Develop and collaborate with internal and external resources clear basis of design and other written documentation concerning recommended ECM’s, including accurate descriptions, bid documents, savings potential, cost estimates, drawings, specifications and back up data to verify ECM’s.
• Provide controls support and technical guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations.
• Excellent understanding of system design and design processes.
• Colloborate with internal and external resources to support conceptual and detailed engineering design and bid documents, cost estimate
• Support all controls operations work from contractor qualification, submittal review, Point-to-Point Checkouts, Commissioning, validation of installed systems, O&M, etc.
• Keeps management and stakeholders informed on all engineering/controls issues affecting project timeline and budget, and in partnership with the Project Manager, manages the technical aspects of more complex change orders.
• Proactively analyze, resolve, and implements fixes and changes related to engineering/controls as needed to prevent problems or keep small problems from becoming big problems.
• Understand and support financial models related to payment including an understanding of ROI, life cycle costing and internal rate of return for the customer, and ensure successful project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings.
• Support the business goals of Southland Energy by participating in engineering consulting studies on an as needed basis where it is deemed in the interest of Southland.

What you bring to the table:

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, or applicable experience.
• Must have 10 years of controls experience that include proficiency in controls engineering, controls project development and estimating with a minimum of 3 years of developing and delivering energy projects from concept to final execution in federal and municipal energy markets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, quantify, and qualify energy savings and implement complex technical solutions involving supply side savings opportunities, HVAC, water conservation, waste management, distributed generation and renewable energy technologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide diverse teams and explain complex information in simple terms with participation both within and outside of Southland Energy.
• Strong computer skills, including CADD, Bluebeam/Adobe and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel and word.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Awareness of construction practices as they relate to BAS, mechanical, electrical and plumbing system installation.
• Understanding of the financial planning and budgeting and analysis required to develop and present clear business cases for customers and Southland leadership.
• This experience must also include a strong knowledge of HVAC, lighting, water-use, metering, and generation technologies and an awareness of building energy modeling.
• Mentors and directs less-experienced staff.
• Must be able and willing to travel 30% of the time.

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington) this ranges from $160,000-$185,000 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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