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Systems
Engineer
Job
Title: Systems Engineer
Revision
date: 6/29/07
Functional
Group:
Operations
Reports
To:
Operations Team Leader
FLSA
Status:
Exempt
SUMMARY
Under general direction, responsible
for reviewing Electrical and Mechanical
HVAC Systems (packaged HVAC units, VAV boxes, fan coils, air handlers, dampers,
valve/actuators, variable frequency drives, controls etc.), for C&C Building
Automation construction projects. Provide ongoing technical expertise and
support and achieve the highest possible level of customer satisfaction on
assigned projects.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the
following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks
is illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and
tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions
within the class perform all of the duties listed. Other duties may be assigned,
as needed, and at the discretion of management at any time:
- Prepares
AutoCAD control drawings for construction projects, based on plans and
specs.
- Reviews
electrical and mechanical HVAC
Systems to a prototype design.
- Read and
understand Electrical and Mechanical plans,
- Reviews the
sales BOM for all estimates by reading the specifications and schedules,
asking the right questions of missing information, and developing an
internal bid.
- Recommends
solutions to customer issues to maximize total value solution.
- Develops
complete submittals per the specification and mechanical schedules.
- Has a
working knowledge of current lead-times at the factory and drives submittal
completion and sign-off to allow use of standard lead-times.
- Follow up
with Operations Team Leader, documenting quality issues, installation
issues, etc., to assure jobs are delivered and executed as expected.
- Proactively
partner with external customers’ facilities staff and Contractors to
create and improve C&C work
processes, to the betterment of Company performance as measured by Customer
Satisfaction, completion time and job profitability.
- Work
closely with internal customers (Field, Service) to focus the Companies’
efforts to effectively complete our construction contracts.
- Bring value
to the team through administration of procedures to cross-check and verify
installed systems, providing support and assistance through awareness and
communication.
- Create
customer loyalty and satisfaction in all aspects of work.
- Contribute
to build an environment based on courtesy, knowledge and respect.
- Abide by C
& C employee policies, procedures and safety requirements - including
but not limited to those covered in the employee handbook, during
orientation, and/or in ongoing training sessions.
QUALIFICATIONS
To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
EDUCATION
AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum
education level of Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
field; Bachelors’ Degree preferred.
- 3-5 years
direct experience with reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical
plans. Thorough understanding of Division 15 & 16 specifications,
and the ability to interpret these, and compare C&C’s varied product
offerings.
- 2-3 years
experience with HVAC equipment and controls strategies with a focus on
energy management strategy.
- Demonstrated
advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting
tools. AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Good written
and verbal communication skills.
- Experience
with thermal dynamics, associated with equipment selections and good
engineering practices.
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Ability
to read, analyze, and interpret construction related plans.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients,
all levels of internal organization, and the general public.
COMPUTATIONAL
/ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to design, perform and
communicate mathematical analysis using MS Office (Excel, Access, Word,
Outlook). Combine this with an understanding of energy rate, schedules
measurement techniques to provide consumption analysis and cost avoidance
strategy.
REASONING
ABILITY
Ability to anticipate and solve
practical problems, and deal with a variety of variables in situations where
only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able
to reason interpersonally with internal and external customers to achieve a
friendly on time and orderly job performance. Must know when to seek assistance
from other functional areas within the organization and/or higher ups.
CERTIFICATES,
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a current driver's license.
OTHER
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have the ability to read and understand Electrical and
Mechanical plans, with a good working knowledge of power and demand management
concepts and energy markets.
- Must have familiarity with any major, modern, control product;
particular experience with Novar, Trend, Bacnet, LON or Modbus based systems
would be a distinct plus.
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Must be able to track, work on, and follow through on multiple
concurrent tasks in order to achieve proper closure and to meet deadlines.
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Must have excellent computer software skills, specifically in
Excel (creating and entering data onto spreadsheets), Word (correspondence and
reporting), Outlook (all email related functions), and Access or similar
program.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is frequently required to stand, sit or walk for prolonged periods
of time. Also required to talk or hear utilizing the telephone or in person.
The employee is often required to type on a computer; to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; to reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to
climb stairs, ladders or scale ditches on construction sites.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is primarily exposed to normal office conditions and is
occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles;
toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions when at construction
sites. The noise level in the work
environment is usually quiet, though some site visits may result in exposure to
moderate to loud conditions. Some site visits are considered hard hat areas and
require heightened safety awareness. Some
extended travel using cars, and planes may be required.
COMPANY
CREED
We are
a small and energetic group, fully committed to working in an exciting &
rewarding environment of mutual respect and outstanding performance, achieved
through proactive partnering with both internal and external team members.
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