Associate Controls Engineer

Job

Location:

Twin Cities

Job Family:
Campus Operations

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Job Code: 8422ME

Employee Class:
Civil Service

Description of Position:
This position provides technical support, Direct Digital Control (DDC) programming installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for DDC systems, networking and HVAC&R systems. The position will help develop, document, and program control strategies to optimize mechanical system performance, prepare specifications and serve as a technical support resource for the Facilities Management Team. The position will also assist with equipment startup commissioning/re‑commissioning to validate and document/report building system performance meets design intent.

• 35% Provide operational support for DDC, HVAC&R, Building Automation and electro‑mechanical systems. Test, maintain, calibrate, repair, and operate DDC systems for mechanical, electrical and fire/life safety systems to optimize performance, maintain comfort levels, and monitor critical alarms.
• 25% Provide technical consulting for multi‑platform automation systems and building automation networks. Implement energy savings programming strategies in DDC (Johnson, Siemens, Honeywell, Tridium, Trane, etc.) at the direction of district engineering staff and assist with commissioning processes.
• 20% Coordinate engineering staff and support projects by preparing labor and material estimates, providing guidance, scheduling work, ordering equipment, and advising technicians, trades and mechanics from the University and outside vendors.
• 10% Assure equipment is performance tested; verify that system performance meets building requirements and design intent.
• 10% Serve as a systems expert and training resource for DDC systems, ensuring all required building systems and equipment training is delivered and completed.

70‑80% of work is performed in the field including University facilities and construction/remodeling sites. 20‑30% of work is performed in a general office setting. This position may be exposed to equipment and machine areas, hot/cold areas, extreme weather conditions, tunnels and confined spaces.

Completion of a two‑year technical degree in electronics, HVAC, or building maintenance plus a minimum of five years of experience working with building systems including pneumatic/direct digital controls service work. Equivalent combinations of academic and work experience in a related field may be substituted. Experience installing and maintaining one or more of the following DDC systems is required:
Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell, or equivalent product line. Must be knowledgeable of PC based software for energy efficient HVAC control strategies and monitoring, maintain low voltage electrician certification, and be skilled using electronic testing equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot DDC hardware and software problems, network and communication concerns for Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Trane and similar systems.
• Knowledge of programming languages used in Direct Digital Controls systems such as PPCL, LCT, and Supervisory Controller Programming.
• Ability to apply newly developed technologies in HVAC&R and DDC.
• Ability to think independently, be self‑motivated and perform under minimal supervision.
• Strong organization, analytical, problem solving and technical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills including responding to questions and inquiries from other employees and customers in a helpful, timely and courteous manner.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assigned tasks to keep projects on schedule.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to gather and analyze information.
• Knowledge of computer networks and building automation networks.
• Knowledge and skill using a personal computer. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Pay Range: $77,000‑$110,000 annually; depending on education,…