DDC Engineer - Critical Environments

As part of the Envelop Group collective of companies, Controlled Environmental Systems (CES) delivers advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions for critical building environments, providing high-quality products and services across sectors such as research, healthcare, and manufacturing; and specializing in critical airflow, air filtration, and HVAC systems.

The Controls Engineer will play a critical role in the design, implementation, programming, and optimization of advanced DDC control systems in critical environments. Our Engineers are engaged in the full lifecycle of a project from pre-sales to closeout.

What you'll do

• Design, program, configure, and integrate DDC control systems, including controllers, supervisory devices, networks, and peripheral equipment, using established standards and advanced programming tools.
• Support the full project lifecycle from pre-sales through closeout, including cost estimating, technical sales support, system demonstrations, proposal development, and solution customization.
• Review project requirements, specifications, and functional definitions to develop efficient, compliant control system designs.
• Produce control system documentation and deliverables, including schematics, wiring diagrams, sequences of operations, bills of material, network layouts, equipment schedules, submittals, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Develop, test, and implement software programs and controller sequences to meet project requirements.
• Execute system startup, integration, commissioning, performance testing, and functional verification to ensure proper operation and adherence to project specifications.
• Collaborate with sales engineers, project teams, and customers to assess system needs, critical HVAC equipment requirements, and operational objectives.
• Troubleshoot control system issues, support existing customer applications, and provide technical assistance as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of system designs, programming logic, network configurations, field changes, and project closeout activities.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to DDC controls, building automation systems, and emerging IoT solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field. Equivalent training and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, programming, commissioning, and optimizing DDC control systems in complex or critical environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, including air handling units, chillers, boilers, VAV systems, and related equipment.
• Proficiency in advanced controls programming platforms and frameworks such as Niagara, Tridium, or equivalent BAS platforms.
• Working knowledge of building automation networking and protocols, including BACnet (IP and MS/TP), Modbus, TCP/IP, and related communication standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, sales engineers, mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Physical Demands

• This position requires a combination of working in an office environment and occasional visits to project jobsites.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to maintain a professional appearance.
• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing 20 pounds unassisted.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for employer-based sponsorship currently or in the future.

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Pre-hire requirements include a drug test and a background check.