Senior Engineer - Building Management Systems (BMS)

US-WY-Cheyenne

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Req #: 99340
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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				Overview:

Our Facilities team oversees the offices we call home. We ensure our teams can connect, collaborate and innovate in a space built to support success. From securing our campuses to making sure our events go off without a hitch, Facilities is the human face of our company's well-oiled onsite operation.

Responsibilities:

Maintain, control, and preserve the architectural integrity and asset value of critical infrastructure to meet the highest company standards. This includes the oversight of regularly scheduled facility inspections, building/electrical construction and maintenance, HVAC, Building Management Systems (BMS), fire & life safety, and regulatory compliance. 

Key Responsibilities:

* Subject Matter Expert (SME): Act as the primary lead for the BAS/BMS to remotely monitor, control, and optimize HVAC, lighting, and air quality systems in real-time
* Design electrical and controls installations, including controller/device mounting, I/O and communications wiring, and the construction of controller logic from drawings and sequences of operations
* Construct BMS graphics to represent installations and alarm notification schemes; provide significant operational data and project reports to senior management on a timely basis
* Perform necessary maintenance and repairs on electrical and BMS controller hardware and ancillary equipment (relays, thermistors, etc.) in a craftsman-like manner
* Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance for chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAV boxes, pumps, motors, and CRAC units to maintain occupational and working environments
* Analyze data trends to reduce energy consumption, adjust setpoints, and tune control loops for maximum efficiency
* Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and controls problems, determining the root cause and the best course of action (repair vs. replace)
* Draw in AutoCAD or Blue Beam to support facility modifications and new product analysis
* Order controller hardware, software, conductors, and computer hardware necessary to support site installations
* Create concise documents to support the need for replacing BMS equipment and assist in planning capital expenditures for infrastructure upgrades
* Contractor Supervision: Negotiate service contracts, create bid specifications, and supervise external contractors for specialized services
* Ensure all systems meet EPA, OSHA, and local building codes, including fire suppression and pressure vessel inspections
* Represent the site at internal and external meetings and communicate critical information to senior management

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent
* Minimum of 5+ years' experience in BMS and Electrical design, installation, and operation, preferably within a critical facility environment
* 5+ years of experience troubleshooting Schneider Electric I/A Series (BACnet, Modbus, LONworks, EBO) and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), Tridium, Niagara Framework (N4, AX, R2) is a plus, iNET, Honeywell

Skills and Qualifications:

* Strong knowledge of Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and their electrical interface with commercial mechanical equipment
* To convert engineering units and apply common formulas to perform necessary calculations
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, controls drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
* Extensive experience in the programming, commissioning, and trouble-shooting of field-level controllers. (ALC, Schneider Electric I/A series and Ecostruxure series, Honeywell) Software & Protocols
* WebCTRL hardware and block programming certification desired. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Blue Beam, and standard office applications (Databases, Word, Excel, Google)
* Electrical/HVAC: Journeyman Electrician or HVAC License desired
* EPA Section 608 Universal Technician license desired
* Professional: CFM or FMP certifications are highly preferred
* Normal office and construction environments, with occasional work near moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, or outdoor weather conditions
* Physical Ability: Must be able to lift 50 pounds and sit, stand, crawl, or climb ladders for extended periods
* Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings; on-call availability for 24/7 emergency response to facility incidents
* Travel required

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