Controls Tech/ Engineer at Cenergistic LLC – Charlotte, North Carolina
About This Position
Position Description: Controls Tech/Engineer
Cenergistic® is a technology-powered, data-driven energy conservation services company. For 37 years, Cenergistic has helped organizations reduce consumption of electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and water. Its proven approach is built on a proprietary methodology which optimizes clients' infrastructure, improves internal processes, and changes behavior to ensure that savings realized. This approach empowers the average client to save 20 – 30% off expected utility bills. Cenergistic received the 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winner for Service and Product Provider - Sustained Excellence. Cenergistic has Fourteen Consecutive Years of National ENERGY STAR Recognition
For more information about Cenergistic and to apply for this position, please visit us at www.cenergistic.com/careers
Position Responsibilities
The Controls Tech/Engineer – Building Automations System is responsible for optimization of a client's mechanical and control systems, and for training Energy Specialists on those systems. The Controls Tech/Engineer works with Facilities and Maintenance Directors to address mechanical and control issues for buildings. The Consultant reviews HVAC control settings and adjusts according to the client's guidelines & Cenergistic implementation standards.
The general duties and responsibilities include:
- Install/Serve DDC (Direct Digital Control) controllers.
- Write sequences of operation for improved efficiency of HVAC equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of various controls systems/multiplatform (e.g. Tridium, Carrier, Trane, Allerton, ALC and Johnson Controls, Siemens).
- Create BAS software to comply with predefine sequence of operations.
- Create BAS graphical representations of the buildings HVAC equipment.
- Troubleshooting, testing and commissioning BAS & HVAC systems and electronics.
- DDC Applications Programming, both graphical and text-based systems.
- Read and understand mechanical plans and wiring diagrams.
- Coordinate work with other trades (i.e., electricians, HVAC technicians, mechanical engineers, information technology, etc.).
- Document work and procedures including point to point checkout and commissioning.
- Address TCP/IP networks and RS-485 communications across multiple protocols including:
- Train energy specialist on HVAC and energy-consuming systems.
- Utilize industry technical knowledge base to advise on energy efficient operational strategies for building systems including HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air-handlers, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), variable frequency drives, etc. Experience in analysis of electric motors, pumping systems, compressed air, and other energy and water consuming systems.
- Prepare written reports, assessments, and recommendations, with a focus of return on investment for use by clients in assessing the benefits of implementing Cenergistic technical recommendations.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Extensive knowledge of building HVAC systems from both a design and operational perspective.
- Knowledge of commercial building codes and standards.
- Five (5) years of engineering design and/or construction industry experience.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
- Project management experience a pulse
- Able to lead and teach others
- Measurment & verification, commissioning or retro -commissioning experience a pulse
- Windows/PC skills, including competence with Microsoft office Suite
- Travel required
Personal Characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others in a client-facing environment.
- Goal-oriented, motivated to succeed and accomplish assigned tasks quickly, effectively, and to a high standard. Self-starter.
- Executive presence. Emotional maturity.
- Excellent written skills and ability to communicate well at all organization levels.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
- Problem solving disposition, with a decisive and analytical mind set.
- Persistent and flexible.
- Demonstrated success as a member of a team.
- Strong ethics and values.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Charlotte, North Carolina, 28105, United States region.