Systems Software Engineer I - Sunbelt Controls

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading a team of engineers: design execution, quality, and mentoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervision and development of a team of engineers specializing in one or more of ACCO’s design build services, such as HVAC, Plumbing, Process Piping, Industrial, Refrigeration, or Controls. Engineering Management may require that a Team Lead’s area of focus change within these specialties as dictated by the needs of the company.
• Participate with engineering management in mentoring and training of engineers within team
• Participate with engineering management in workload delegation and management
• Review and quality control of team members work
• Complete project planning
• Review of code required energy compliance and LEED documentation performed by team
• Review engineering calculations such as energy analysis, economic analysis, selection and layout of equipment, duct and piping system design performed by team
• Review of applications engineering such as psychometrics, refrigeration, acoustics, and controls systems performed by team
• Field engineering: assist with project execution, site surveys, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving, as required
• Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 3 years design experience, with 1 year in a role demonstrating leadership and mentoring capability
• Professional Engineer license highly desirable, but not required
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and constructability
• Strong familiarity with Building Codes and industry standards
• Strong understanding of 2D and 3D modeling of HVAC / plumbing systems

ACCO COMPETENCIES:

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy.  On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals.  Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of filling photocopier/printers).

HOURS: 

Monday through Friday beginning between 6:00 am and 7:00 am and ending between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, with one hour for lunch. Eight hours per day is required, and occasional overtime may be necessary due to business needs.

TRAVEL:

O – 5% of the time to and from the assigned office location to regional branch offices and/or to project/customer site(s).