Facilities Control Engineer I or II
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $120000 – $140000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Facilities Control Engineer I)
- At least 5 years’ experience in control systems engineering, design and construction (Facilities Control Engineer I)
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Facilities Control Engineer II)
- At least 3 years’ experience in control systems engineering, design and construction (Facilities Control Engineer II)
- General knowledge of building systems and an understanding of how building control systems are integrated with these systems
- Ability to troubleshoot control systems due to unstable operations or equipment failure and remedy the problem via equipment replacement and/or modifying PLC loop tuning parameters and/or programming to improve system performance
- Ability to use Process Flow Diagrams and P&ID documents to properly design, install and commission a variety of equipment used to operate and control building utility systems
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Design, install and operate PLC controllers and field instruments to include PLC programming, installation and calibration of various types of instruments for continuous operation and accurate and reliable data collection of various building utility systems.
- Troubleshoot control systems due to unstable operations or equipment failure and remedy the problem via equipment replacement and/or modifying PLC loop tuning parameters and/or programming to improve system performance.
- Use Process Flow Diagrams and P&ID documents to properly design, install, and commission a variety of equipment used to operate and control building utility systems.
- Provide oversight of the building control systems with a focus on safety, operational reliability and security.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
- Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
- Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
- Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated strong customer service orientation and ability to take ownership for issue resolution
- Proficient with PC hardware, windows-based applications and AutoCAD Revit
- Ability to understand, review and provide input on construction drawings
- Ability to analyze existing systems and associated monitoring equipment to troubleshoot and resolve problems
- Ability to develop and update Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Sequence of Operations, I/O lists, panel drawings and instrumentations lists