Senior Control Systems Engineer

RoviSys Building Technologies

Manassas, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Automation Systems, Calibration, Commissioning, Computer Hardware, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Documentation, Documentation Plan, Electrical Design, Functional Testing, HVAC, Home Automation, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Product Demonstration, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, System Operations, System Start-Up, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VMWare
LOCATION
Manassas, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

Senior Control Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and leading building automation projects.

Responsibilities:

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

  • Create instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings
  • Compile submittal and procurement documentation for controls and instrument hardware
  • Provide technical support for panel fabrication technicians
  • Inspect completed control enclosures

System Design and Configuration

  • Participate in customer design review meetings
  • Assemble development system using project hardware and computers
  • Configure user interface and HMI screens
  • Configure DDC, PLC and/or DCS control algorithms
  • Draft system documentation from templates
  • Assist is customer demonstrations and acceptance testing

Onsite System Startup

  • Works in a supervised role and/or with a team at a customer site
  • Install project software and configuration onto site systems
  • Participate in point-to-point loop checks
  • Perform instrumentation and software calibration and tuning
  • Participate in functional tests of all systems
  • Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
  • Program field modifications as required
  • Assist with developing commissioning test plans and documentation updates/redlines
  • Assist with developing training documentation/presentation on operations and maintenance of system
Qualifications:

Technical Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in a technical field or related Technical Degree
  • 8+ years of experience in related field/industry
  • Controls Experience in at least one of the following:
    • Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
    • Aveva System Platform
    • Inductive Ignition Perspective
    • Distech: Experience with BACnet and LON Distech controllers, Eclypse Controllers
  • Other useful technologies include:
    • Johnson Controls: Facility Explorer or Metasys controllers
    • Tridium: Niagara N4
    • SQL
    • Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
    • Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.

HVAC Experience/Knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
  • Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
  • Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
  • Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
  • Competitive Base Salary: $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience 

  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results 

  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments 

  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match 

  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time 

  • Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support 

About the Company

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RoviSys Building Technologies