Overview
Project Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Sales Support
- Provide technical guidance for a project team of engineers
- Identify and assign tasks within the project team
- Lead customer meetings
- Assist with proposal generation by estimating hardware costs and the engineering effort required for a project
- Maintain relationships with existing customers
Instrumentation & Electrical Design
Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawingsResearch instrumentation (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meter, valve actuators, etc…) and select devices appropriate for the projectResearch and select controls hardware appropriate for the projectCompile submittal documentation for controls and instrument hardwareCreate panel layouts and electrical schematics for controls enclosuresProcure project hardwareProvide technical support for panel fabrication techniciansInspect completed control enclosuresSystem Design and Configuration
Lead customer design review meetingsConfigure user interface and HMI screensConfigure DDC, PLC and / or DCS control algorithmsExecute internal functional and quality control testingDraft system documentationAssist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testingOnsite System Startup
Install project software and configuration onto site systemsParticipate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentationPerform software calibration and tuningConduct functional tests of all systemsTroubleshoot installation discrepanciesSupport additional customer testingProgram field modifications as requiredTrain customer representatives on operations and maintenance of systemQualifications
Technical Experience (One or more of the following technologies)
Controls ExperienceRockwell : FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix / Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
Siemens : Experienced with Apogee (PXC), Talon Controllers, DXR controllers, Desigo CC or InsightDistech : Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse ControllersJohnson Controls : Facility Explorer or Metasys controllersTridium : Niagara N4AVEVA : System Platform, PI (formerly OSIsoft)Other useful technologies include :Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferredStrong MS Office CapabilitiesJ-18808-Ljbffr