BAS Controls Engineer - ESPO Engineering Corp

BAS Controls Engineer
Building Automation Controls Engineer
Location: Kansas City, MO or St. Louis, MO
Resource could sit in either Kansas City or St. Louis offices.
Job type and Duration: Contract to Hire
Office based position with local travel to client sites occasionally.

Our Client is looking to fill a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Control Engineer position. This position works as a part of a team with other professionals at client or project job sites and provides opportunities for professional development.
BAS Control Engineer will apply knowledge of various building trades, such as electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, and information network systems to a computer-based BAS environment in commercial and industrial buildings. The BAS Control Engineer will interface with customers, architects, engineers, and contractors to design, procure, construct, and commission BAS projects.

• Minimum 3 years experience working with and programming Building Automation and Energy Management Systems.
• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent Field training in BAS Controls, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program. (or equivalent field training).
• Understanding of mechanical systems.
• Understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Understanding of Lighting Control Systems.
• Understanding of Direct Digital Control Systems and Components.
• Understanding of Industry Open Communication Protocols: BACnet, ModbusTM, Lonworks, OPCTM, and MQTTTM.
• Understanding of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) Networks.
• Tridium Niagara Framework AX or N4 certification is strongly preferred.
• Previous Design-Build project execution experience is a plus.

Responsibilities for this job include providing Controls Systems design deliverables for the project(s) in the front end, detailed design, construction, and start-up phases. Perform HVAC & Lighting Control systems programming, troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, and preventative maintenance as it is related to mechanical, electrical, and low voltage controls components. Works with a team of commissioning staff, Mechanical engineers, and Designers in the execution of design and interfaces with a multi-discipline project team consisting of a project manager, electrical, controls, estimating, and multiple engineering disciplines.


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