At the VHV Company, everyone works for one another. VHV is 100% employee-owned, which means the organization is made up of many owners, but more importantly, one collaborative team. When you join VHV, you work for a family-oriented company that is invested in people, teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and safety. You also work for a nationally recognized mechanical contractor that provides highly innovative solutions for customers. Providing that level of service for over 75 years has earned VHV a reputation for superior quality throughout the Northeast.

Job Description:

The Automation Engineer performs engineering of HVAC Controls, Direct Digital Control’s (DDC) and Building Automation System’s (BAS).

Qualifications:

A minimum of two-five years in HVAC\BAS\EMS\DDC, sales, estimating, and application systems engineering.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, control drawings, plans and specifications, sequence of operations.

Develop control drawings, sequence of operations, graphical interfaces.

HVAC systems knowledge.

Must have a strong work ethic, ability to work in a team environment.

Strong computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Visio preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Essential Functions:

Well versed in all aspects of HVAC Building Automation\Energy Management\Systems Integrations\Direct Digital Controls.

Understands advanced control systems, sequence of operations, IT networks, and smart HVAC equipment.

Experience with an estimating software is a plus.

Field experience is a plus.

Experience with Tridium\Niagara, ABB\Cylon, Johnson Controls Facility Explorer or other control systems manufactures is a plus.

Collaborate with the Automation Group Manager to assure that the company has in place processes and tools in line with industry best practices.

Drive the implementation of appropriate technology throughout the Automation Group and company.

Collaborate with all departments within the organization to assist in lead generation, opportunity execution, while assisting with the overall sales to operations strategy.

Participate in project sales and the identification of sales targets.

Ability to interpret plans and specifications documents.

Prepare estimates, bids and proposals.

Coordinate estimates and control system design with the Construction\Design-build\Service sales teams.

Daily interaction with estimating and sales personnel, consultants, etc.

Participate in sales presentation as a technical resource as needed, to include presentations to facility owners and operators, consulting engineers and contractors.

Participate in on-site pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as needed.

Participate in project close-out/review meetings.

Assist the Service Manager with the preparation of BAS/DDC retrofit and upgrade estimates.

Review and pre-approve engineer submittals, bill of materials, control drawings and O&M Manuals with controls system team.

Conduct “project turn-over” meetings with Senior controls Service Technicians and Automation Field Installers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company truck
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Fuel card
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road

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