Senior Controls and Applications Engineer

Are you striving to reach a higher standard in your career? Do you have a passion for buildings and working alongside of customers that care? Would you be interested in growing your career within the proven framework of an industry-leading Mechanical Contractor? If you are interested in developing and designing Building Automation solutions to complex problems our customers face, McKenney’s, Inc. may have the position you are looking for.

With our strong focus on customer relations and our ability to deliver innovative designs, McKenney’s Inc. is growing in our applications engineering team. For more than 70 years, McKenney’s has attracted the best people as well as the best customers. We pride ourselves on providing a thriving work environment and consistently performing above the expectations of our customers. We have become one of the most technology driven mechanical contractors in the country. We are always challenging our processes and people to grow and make us even more of an asset to our customer.

The successful candidate will work in a team environment alongside other like-minded people whose purpose is to provide innovative solutions to the building automation needs. This key contributor will manage and lead the design process with our Existing Building and New Construction business leaders to strengthen and grow our building automation offering in the marketplace. The efforts of this Senior Applications Engineer should result in value-driven designs that consistently and successfully address the challenges identified. This will yield satisfied customers, repeat business, and continued growth.

JOB SUMMARY
The McKenney’s ACS Senior Application Engineer will be tasked with the development of control system engineering and standard application software selection for all assigned projects. The system design will be in accordance with the project estimates and the account representative’s special instructions and will be in compliance with the project design documents (plans and specifications). The System design will consist of submittal and installation documents including overall control network architecture, detailed wiring termination sheets, parts lists, equipment schedules, sequences of operation, application programming checklists, and point-to-point control system checkout lists. The Senior Application Engineer will be responsible for equipment selection, proper sizing, capacity calculations, and field coordination during installation and final commissioning. The Senior Application Engineer will maintain communication with the account representative, the assigned control system project manager, Automation specialists and installation technicians, and the mechanical systems project manager.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Control Equipment selection and capacity calculations.
• Proper equipment sizing (e.g. – Valve, damper, panel, controller counts, memory capacity, etc.)
• Timely review of all control sequences and components to identify any potential scope gaps, sequence gaps, etc. as well as proactively identifying cost savings measures. Support communication of these items with the Engineer of Record.
• Preparation of control systems submittals, as-built wiring diagrams, and operating and maintenance manuals in strict accordance with the project schedule.
• Utilization of Project Support Center personnel for Revit work; copying, assembling, and delivery of completed submittal or O&M packages; and material logistics.
• Adherence to the building design specifications, plans, VE modifications, and salesman's estimate are mandatory in the position as is adherence to McKenney's ACS design and implementation standards.
• Participation in ongoing review and enhancement of McKenney's ACS design and implementation standards including the development of standard control sequences. Sequences shall define all parameters necessary for a control programmer to develop the software application.
• Ability to select the control platform best suited to meet the functional goals of the project (customer requirements) while maintaining alignment with the project budget.
• Mentoring and development of Junior Applications and Applications Engineers on the team.

• 6 years of experience working in an engineering or design capacity on communicating or networked electronic systems
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences or equivalent technical training in a related field with 4 years of the required experience working directly with commercial facility digital control and facility management systems.

• Professional Engineer’s License
• 10 years’ experience in HVAC Controls, Building Automation, or Energy Monitoring

• Demonstrated competency in Windows, Microsoft Office, function block programming environments, Web-enabled applications, and database software.
• Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to maintain painstaking attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks.
• Able to demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Must project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust.
• Must have PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to construction, mechanical, and electrical-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Moderate physical effort. It requires the handling of objects of an average weight of up to 50 pounds and extensive standing and walking.
• Work requires local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations.
• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and to negotiate work areas under construction.

This job plan is intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels of this position. It should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to this description at any time

 

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McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.