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.
- 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
