BAS Controls Engineer

Drive innovation in mechanical construction, balance cutting-edge solutions with cost efficiency, and foster a collaborative, top-rated workplace.

Therma, a Legence company

For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities. Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

Location: San Jose, CA. Full-time, onsite. Remote option unavailable.

Ready to make your mark? Therma is in search of BAS Controls Engineer who can leverage their unique talent and point of view to redefine what’s possible through the power of teamwork and collaboration.

Job Summary:

BAS/EMS Controls Engineer must have knowledge and experience specifying, designing, programming, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting Building Management Systems which range from chiller sequences to full building control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create and refine reusable, field-tested standards/review and revise systems for submission to the standards library/coordinate with estimators and management to maintain the standard library's integrity
Conduct site inspection for preparation of design and submittal drawings for control system installation.
Design building automation systems for standard and/or critical environment facilities such as data centers, laboratories, or hospitals
Provide a sequence of operations, device schedules, and as-built panel layouts.
Coordinate submittals for the assigned controls projects
Coordinate with Project Managers
Spec control system components
Program Distech controllers
Design and Build graphics for HMI, front ends, dashboards and digital signage.
Use Distech GFX to write job-specific programs
Coordinate with Controls Technicians to support third party commissioning as needed.
Visit work site, as needed, must be familiar with job site conditions.
Troubleshooting BMS problems
The BMS EMS Controls Engineer will coordinate their activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
Coordinate with in-house installation teams
Assist with Hardware/Software calibration as required
Provide onsite customer training
Attend job site meetings as necessary
Provide and maintain project documentation for the development of “As-Built” drawings
Provides technical support to clients
Ensure material and equipment is installed on a customer’s site per drawings
Perform point-to-point checkouts to ensure connectivity between field devices and controllers
Ensure that the software operates, and make necessary software changes to ensure mechanical systems operate as designed
Select control products, components, applications, and systems
Collaborate with the Project Manager, Engineers, and support staff

Qualifications:

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of project activities
Ability to work with the customer to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues
Ability to work with all levels of management and non-management personnel
Basic knowledge of office administration, project management, reporting, budgeting, budget control, business operations, blueprints, buildings, equipment, housekeeping, construction, purchasing, inventory control, and safety management
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management, is preferred, or a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with at least two years as an automation technician.
Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls system (preferably Distech Controls with Niagara experience)
Good working knowledge of the systems commonly monitored and controlled by a building DDC/EMS. Systems may include Tridium/Niagara4/Niagara Ax, Distech Lonworks Controllers, Distech BACNet Controllers, and others.
Ability to interface with customers and contractors at a supervisory and management level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize and lead a group of people
Strong experience with Windows and MS Office – Linux is a plus
Develop projects for energy management and retrofits
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail
Ability to problem solve
Strong programming background - C/C++, Python, JavaScript is a plus

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Health and Welfare Benefits

Health and Welfare
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
Employee assistance program

Personal Benefits

Paid vacation
Company-paid holidays
Sick leave

Financial Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance

About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone portfolio company, is an Energy Transition Accelerator™ that provides advisory services and implementation focused on financing, designing, building, and servicing complex systems in mission-critical and high performance facilities. With five decades of expertise in the built environment, Legence has a proven track record of reducing carbon emissions, implementing renewables, lowering utility costs through efficiency consumption, and making systems run better at unmatched speed and scale. To learn more about Legence and its services, visit https://www.wearelegence.com/.

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