Design Specialist Senior

Description

• Proposing cost-effective technical solutions.
• As assigned develop and maintain a library of engineering standards for both Climatec and the industry.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manner.
• Provide detailed sequence of operations.
• Accurately forecast necessary labor required to engineer a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Provides mentorship to Level I and Level II team members.
• Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects.
• Design Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
• Create detailed plans to show electricians and system specialists sensor locations
• Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Complete Bill of Material for every project.
• Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure engineering is accurate and timely.
• Generate Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, if driving a company vehicle or participating in an auto allowance program.

Requirements

• An understanding of Autocad and/or Visio for BAS Design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience maintaining or contributing to internal standards, libraries, or best practices for system design and engineering.
• Proficiency with reading and creating layout drawings to guide system installation (e.g., sensor locations, panel placement.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HVAC/building automation design.
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders, such as consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners.
• Be able to climb flights of stairs throughout a typical day.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate and resolve issues empathetically and professionally.
• Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.
• The ability to read electrical wiring diagrams.
• Be able to lift and carry, drawings, personal computers, material, and spend significant time sitting etc.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related technical field. Experience in the BAS field can supersede a degree.
• Be able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Experience designing, and engineering HVAC control systems, including developing sequence of operations and equipment selection.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical plans.
• Be able to spend significant time standing and walking.
• Basic understanding of computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Visio
• Strong understanding of project documents, scopes of work, and the ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in HVAC/building automation design.
• Ability to develop Bills of Material (BOM).
• Demonstrated ability to independently design large and complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Background in both design and ongoing support/service engineering for installed building systems
• Familiarity with generating and managing RFIs (Requests for Information) to resolve design issues.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC operations, particularly within commercial or industrial facilities.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• 401K w/ company match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance