Systems Engineer

Title - Systems Engineer
Duration - 6 Months + Extension
Location - Indianapolis, IN

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BacNet, etc.).
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience. Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

• Under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e. lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements.
• Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure proper operations of the building control system.
• Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, *** field installation team and subcontractors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinates and creates of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects. Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
• Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• May provide work direction to Systems Design Assistants.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.