Building Controls Engineer - MGT - 22925

  • Federal Reserve Board
  • Washington, DC
  • Mar 21, 2022
Full time Systems Engineer Engineer Facilities Installation-Maint-Repair Maintenance

Job Description

Incumbent is responsible for ensuring satisfactory and comfortable environmental conditions within the Board's facilities. Maintains and repairs the Building Automation System (BAS) and Controls Systems, which are the heart of environmental control and energy management. Operates programs, installs, maintains, services and repairs all pneumatic/ electronic/ DDC (Direct Digital Controls) control devices, network and BAS Front End elements ensuring their effective operation and optimization of the Board?s building/ campus systems. Provides support to Controls and Facilities team members. The incumbent of this position has been designated as essential personnel, and as such will be expected to report to work or work extra time even if the Board is officially closed during emergency situations, such as inclement weather. Non-exempt employees will receive Overtime if appropriate.

Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other controls related engineering program and six (6) years’ experience or the equivalent combination of nine (9) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience required. Must have solid knowledge of commercial building mechanical, electrical and controls systems. Knowledgeable of controls concepts for mechanical systems and equipment in commercial buildings, required. Must have ability to read design drawings, ATC Submittal documents, and device wiring diagrams. Must have knowledge of control devices and system hardware components, including their application and benefits.  Must have experience identifying appropriate devices as well as installing devices and wiring to controller. Must be capable of reviewing and understanding written Sequence of Operation. Must have ability to create BAS graphics. Must have proficient understanding of control points and terminology.  Experience
with controls device and network installation, programming and graphics creation, point-to-point checkout, device and network troubleshooting, commissioning support during Direct Digital Control (DDC) installation and turnover. Experienced using multi-meter, controls calibration and testing tools related to DDC systems/ components.   Must have experience with programming language (ie: Tridium Niagara, Reliable Controls, Schneider, Siemens, etc.).  Familiarity with other building/ controls systems is a plus (ie: Fire Alarm, Security Access Controls, Elevators, etc.).  Must have ability to work in a diverse environment and place high priority on customer service. Must have ability to analyze and think critically. Good written and verbal communication skills are required; Must be able to interact and display tact and diplomacy at all levels within the Board staff. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to develop creative solutions.
 

Perform selection and installation of control devices for building HVAC equipment. Install and/or assist and mentor BAS Tech regarding installation of controls devices and network elements. Participate in Re-calibration and Preventative Maintenance programs.

Manage, diagnose, and implement corrective actions within a large, multi-building campus consisting of various equipment types and complex controls. Work with Building Engineers to triage; then will adjust whole building systems to rectify issues.

FR 26 is a Sr. Building Control engineer and must meet the same qualifications of the preceding grade in addition to eight (8) years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination of eleven (11) years relevant, progressively responsible training and experience required. Must have excellent working knowledge of commercial building mechanical, electrical and controls systems. Expert knowledge of controls concepts for mechanical systems and equipment in commercial buildings, required. Must be proficient in use of BAS to improve energy efficiency. Must be proficient in providing BAS data through reports, graphs and dashboards to communicate operational information to a variety of public and management stakeholders. Must have expert ability to read design drawings, ATC Submittal documents, and device wiring diagrams. Must have expert knowledge regarding control devices and system hardware components, including their application and benefits.  Must have experience identifying
appropriate devices, hardware, evaluating controls system architecture options as well as installing, maintaining and upgrading all hardware, software and controls device elements. Ability to review and write equipment and system Sequence of Operation (SOO) and ability to update SOO based on review of installed systems and available controls documents is required. Must have ability to create BAS graphics and have understanding of control points and terminology. Experience with controls device and network installation, programming and graphics creation, point-to-point checkout, device and network troubleshooting, commissioning support during Direct Digital Control (DDC) installation and turnover is required. Must be proficient in use of multi-meter, controls calibration and testing tools related to DDC systems/ components. Experience with programming language is a plus (ie: Tridium Niagara, Reliable Controls, Schneider, Siemens, etc.); Familiarity with other building/ controls
systems is a plus (ie: Fire Alarm, Security Access Controls, Elevators, etc.).  Must have ability to work in a diverse environment and place high priority on customer service. Ability to analyze and think critically. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Incumbent has contact with all staff levels at the Board while servicing equipment and making service calls and must be able to interact and display tact and diplomacy at all levels within the Board staff.  Professional appearance and interaction is required.

Performs a full range of duties without close supervision.  Independently carries out assignments; coordinates and schedules work with others.  Must possess the ability to inspect and troubleshoot problems and make, as well as direct, the necessary repairs as needed.  Uses technical knowledge and experience to identify, plan, and execute work required.  Provides guidance to team members on technical issues.  Determines methods and approaches to problem resolution. Works as part of a larger team to create and implement operational solutions impacting multiple business groups.

Physical Demands/Work Requirements
Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms as parts of the systems worked on are in hard-to-reach areas.  Requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.  Work is done inside and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy.  Exposure to noise and high voltage.  Potential exists to work with asbestos-containing materials. Ability to walk, bend, kneel, lift, climb ladders and work in uncomfortable positions.

Full vaccination for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.

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