Building Automation Systems Project Engineer in Training

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring a Building Automation Systems Project Engineer in Training.

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Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospital, 401 K, Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and more!

 

Summary

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Engineer in Training executes BAS projects from project turnover through final commissioning and owner training, under the direction and mentorship of a BAS Project Engineer, Project Manager, or the Manager, Building Automation & Controls. Working toward the role of BAS Project Engineer, the incumbent develops the technical and project-leadership skills required to lead controls design, submittals, programming, commissioning, and coordination between customers, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, TAB contractors, commissioning agents, and internal CES personnel. The role is structured to build the judgment, authority, and track record required to advance to BAS Project Engineer, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and in compliance with project specifications, company standards, and customer expectations.

 

Essential Duties 

Project Execution & Emerging Authority

• Own overall project execution and technical delivery on assigned projects, from project turnover through final commissioning and closeout, under the direction of a BAS Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Own day-to-day project coordination across all stakeholders.
• Own project procurement and material management.
• Run project and customer meetings.
• Support the project budget, schedule, and change-order management under the direction of a BAS Project Engineer or Project Manager, taking on greater ownership as competencies are demonstrated.
• Demonstrate schedule and risk awareness, identifying and escalating impacts promptly.
• Work under the mentorship of a BAS Project Engineer, Project Manager, or the BAS Manager to build project-leadership judgment and progress toward the BAS Project Engineer role.
• Accept and perform other work as assigned.

 

Project Planning & Design

• Review project specifications, mechanical drawings, and contract documents.
• Participate in project turnover meetings with sales personnel.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and job files.
• Generate Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed.
• Develop detailed Sequences of Operation based on project specifications and design intent.
• Design BAS control drawings, including control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, controller architecture, and VAV, damper, valve, and airflow-station schedules.
• Create project Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Prepare and submit engineer review packages and respond to review comments.

 

Procurement & Material Management

• Develop equipment and controls shopping lists.
• Coordinate procurement with internal purchasing personnel.
• Verify material deliveries for accuracy and completeness.
• Track material inventory and maintain organized project storage.
• Coordinate panel fabrication and delivery schedules.

 

Project Coordination

• Attend project meetings and communicate project requirements to all stakeholders.
• Coordinate work with mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, TAB contractors, commissioning agents, owners, and facility personnel.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule impacts.
• Provide technical support to subcontractors and field personnel.
• Ensure work is completed according to project drawings and company standards.

 

BAS Programming & System Development

• Create and configure Niagara stations.
• Commission and license JACE controllers.
• Develop and