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Controls EngineerAlfaTech • San Jose, CA, US
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Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

AlfaTech • San Jose, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $100,000 - $135,000

Controls Engineer

About Us

At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve.

If you're driven by a passion for engineering, innovation, and making a difference, if you thrive on challenges and adapt quickly to change, and if you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of empowered, smart, energized, professionals, then AlfaTech is the place for you.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of building automation systems, including HVAC controls, electrical monitoring, and building system integration. The Controls Engineer will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing a very high level of technical leadership.

Project types include mission-critical data center facilities, commercial HVAC projects, cleanrooms, light manufacturing, and other commercial real estate projects. In this role, you will represent the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members, including in-house electrical and mechanical engineers. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide input for BMS design documentation, including a sequence of operations, points lists, network riser diagrams, and instrument specifications.
  • Conduct job site investigation(s) and construction observation(s) related to BMS projects.
  • Review control strategy options for HVAC system types and configurations with clients; provide input and recommendations to the engineering design team.
  • Manage tasks as required to ensure work is completed on time and budget.
  • Communicate directly with clients and act as a primary point of contact for AlfaTech.
  • Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines.
  • Actively participate in construction site walkthroughs and project team meetings.
  • Attend equipment factory witness testing and software bench testing.
  • Perform submittal reviews and ensure timely responses to RFIs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This is meant to summarize the roles responsibilities and provide some information and structure. At AlfaTech we encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore opportunities beyond the confines of ones stated responsibilities to bring new thoughts, ideas, and innovations to our company.

Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum 7-10 years experience is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external business partners.
  • Knowledge of codes, standards, and construction / engineering processes.
  • Proclivity for catching the error and enacting appropriate changes.
  • Experience working on large-scale design and construction projects is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent combination of work experience and relevant education.
  • Mechanical or other Professional Engineer Registration a plus.

    • Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of controls design experience for consulting engineer or controls contractor with demonstrated data center design experience.
  • Familiarity with PLC controls and a variety of conventional BMS platforms.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat. Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Salary Range

    This is a hybrid role. It is anticipated that the working days in the office will be done at our San Jose, CA office. The expected salary range for candidates who will work in San Francisco, CA is $100,000 - $135,000. The final offer to our new team member will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the length, breadth, and depth of experience within the job and the industry, education, etc. ATCE is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

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