Automation Engineer

Who we are:

Energy Management Collaborative (EMC) provides best-in-class LED lighting + technology solutions and services to a broad range of multinational retail, commercial, industrial and specialized customers. Since 2003, the company has used its total project management approach, EnergyMAXX® to successfully implement thousands of lighting upgrade projects, saving clients across industries billions in kilowatt-hours of energy.

EMC is looking for a self-starter who is driven to learn and take on new challenges.  Ideal candidates share our company values of Always Go the Extra Mile, Teamwork, Continuously Improve and Drive Change and Take Initiative.

Job Summary:

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing advanced Smart Building control solutions for EMC clients and potential clients.  This position will play a key role in evaluating and helping design retrofit controls that deliver significant Return on Investment (ROI) opportunities for customers.  The person will be one of the key technical system engineers and will develop and document designs and partner with multiple departments at EMC to help get projects installed in the field.  This role will include, but is not limited to, integrating disparate building control systems, leveraging strong HVAC/lighting and building automation system knowledge to develop ROI focused solutions for national accounts, and developing expertise in the existing business processes and tools at EMC.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with SBC Manager, Systems Engineering and other engineers on the SBC team to design and develop control systems for specific projects
• Draft and develop technical requirements for SBC programs and projects
• Work with customer to develop workflows and solutions to problems
• Program BMS primary and field controllers
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize DDC controls for data collection
• Develop procedures to normalize data across a customer's building asset portfolio.
• Create cloud-based UI/UX dashboards, reports, and other tools
• Maintain a library of standards on behalf of national account customers
• Perform systems integrations using a wide variety of protocols
• Coordinate with project managers and other control engineers for managing deadlines
• Set high standards that will align with the organization’s goals
• Navigate the Smart Building Industry trends and help position EMC to capitalize on them
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Programming proficiency with building control automation systems
• An understanding of OT networks, systems, and protocols
• Technical proficiencies in low voltage electrical applications
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and device data sheets
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of industry best practices
• Superior knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, and Lighting systems
• Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering and/or another related field 

Experience Preferred/Other Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with building automation systems such as Niagara 4
• Experience with deploying cloud data visualization or analytics packages
• Experience as an automation engineer, systems engineer, system integrator, or control engineer
• Experience with IT, OT, and cloud networking architecture
• Experience with web application development

Physical Job Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
• May need to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Must be comfortable in both a customer site and office setting
• Travel up to 25% as needed

EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer– Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran.