BAS Software Engineer
Location: St Paul, MN, USA
Job Number: 2454
External Description:
About this role:
The Software Engineer-BAS is responsible for the successful overall software design of projects, database creation, as well the implementation of the Engineering department procedures and standards used in the programming and documentation of controls projects.
You will design, documentation, and/or programming of building automation systems (BASs) in compliance with project plans and specifications. Proactive communication with project team both internal and external including requests for information (RFIs) and technical risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Site-specific configuration of the WebCTRL system (using SiteBuilder).
- Programming of control algorithms including those that include third-party integration (using Eikon).
- Development of graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems (using Eikon and ViewBuilder).
- Testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment.
- Support of functional testing (commissioning) for building systems.
- Adherence to project requirements and company and customer standards in all aspects of programming, and implementation.
- Technical support during the selling process to ensure that sales representatives accurately address customer requirements and propose the best possible solutions.
- Identification and communication of project opportunities and risks related to cost, time, and technical considerations.
- Timely creation of requests for information (RFIs).
- Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with manager and project teams both internal and external.
- Adherence to safety standards. High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
- Adherence to ethics standards. Exemplifies the Carrier code of ethics.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to travel 20% of average workweek, including air travel, overnight hotel stays, and unexpected travel when required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Discipline OR 5+ years of experience and a High School Diploma or GED in lieu of a degree
- 2+ years of experience in the HVAC controls industry
- 2 + years of experience designing and programming BAS systems
- 2+ years of experience interpreting plans, specifications, and contract documents
Preferred Qualifications:
- Competency with Microsoft software including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Understands electrical and mechanical building systems.
- Capable of designing and programming most projects executed by Automated Logic.
- Able to interpret plans (including architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints), specifications, and contract documents to deliver compliant but optimized designs.
- Able to accurately and effectively request clarifications to technical or scope information via a formal RFI process.
- Competent verbal and written communicator, able to translate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Able to balance multiple concurrent priorities.
- Able to condense technical information into a comprehensive and clear set of design documents in a way that is easily understood and followed by project teams.
- Proficient with primary functions of BAS software and associated engineering tools (Automated Logic suite preferred).
- Familiarity with third-party communication protocols used in building automation (e.g. BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.). Able to design integrations with the same.
- Aptitude for problem solving even when troubleshooting remotely.
- Basic time management skills including the ability to accurately estimate time required to complete tasks and deliver on the committed timeline.
- Able to understand and recommend modifications to sequences of operations for the automation of building systems.
- Able to write sequences of operations for common HVAC systems and control methodologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Visio (other CAD software acceptable).
- Working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
- Understanding of Enterprise IP networks, including layout.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
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