Systems Engineer

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Who we are:

Energy Management Collaborative (EMC) manages and scales turnkey energy efficiency solutions for Fortune 500 clients across their North American portfolios. Since 2003, the company has used its total project management approach, EnergyMAXX®, to successfully implement thousands of projects on an annual basis including efficient lighting, smart building controls, ROI-driven IoT solutions, electric vehicle supply equipment infrastructure and ongoing maintenance and warranty support. In doing so, EMC has helped clients realize billions of kilowatt-hours of energy savings and advance their net zero emissions goals. 

EMC is looking for a self-starter who is driven to learn and take on new challenges.  Ideal candidates share our company values of Always Go the Extra Mile, Teamwork, Continuously Improve and Drive Change and Take Initiative.

Job Summary:

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing advanced Smart Building control solutions for EMC clients and potential clients.  This position will play a key role in evaluating and helping design retrofit controls that deliver significant Return on Investment (ROI) opportunities for customers.  The person will be one of the key technical system engineers and will develop and document designs and partner with multiple departments at EMC to help get projects installed in the field.  This role will include, but is not limited to, integrating disparate building control systems, leveraging strong HVAC/lighting and building automation system knowledge to develop ROI focused solutions for accounts, and developing expertise in the existing business processes and tools at EMC.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with SBC Manager, Systems Engineering and other engineers on the SBC team to design and develop control systems for specific projects
• Draft and develop technical requirements for SBC programs and projects
• Program BMS primary and field controllers
• Develop and program BMS user interfaces
• Help develop controls proposals in daily operations at EMC with the Customer Solutions Group
• Maintain a library of standards on behalf of account customers
• Perform systems integrations using a wide variety of protocols including basic software
• Ensure technologies are integrated and technically compliant per applicable standards
• Communicate results to Controls Manager, Systems Engineering and others at EMC as necessary
• Work collaboratively with a team of Controls personnel
• Set high standards that will align with the organization’s goals
• Navigate the Smart Building Industry trends and help position EMC to capitalize on them
• Assist internal and external IT networking teams
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• An understanding of IT networks, systems, and protocols
• Technical proficiencies in A/C electrical circuits and low voltage D/C electrical circuits and operation
• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints, wiring diagrams and device data sheets, as well as, familiarity with creating technical shop drawings, including riser diagrams
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of Industry best practices
• Superior knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Lighting and Hardware Systems
• Programming proficiency with Niagara based systems, including but not limited to N4

Skills and Abilities:

• Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting
• Experience in integrating computer programs
• Excellent organization, communication, teamwork skills
• Experience solving complicated problems
• Curiosity and self-starter when it comes to learning

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering and/or another related field 

Experience /Other Qualifications:

• Experience with Niagara software and computer coding such as JavaScript, HTML
• Experience with AutoCAD and other similar type programs used to create shop drawings
• LED lighting, HVAC and building management system (BMS) operation
• 5+ years of system engineer or system integrator with experience with at least one (1) controls platform
• 5+ years in the building automation systems industry
• 5+ years of HVAC Automation/Controls Engineering or Data Analytics experience
• Expertise leveraging IoT Concepts and Technology, Building Automation Systems, and Database programming

Physical Job Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position operates in a professional office environment and requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
• May need to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Must be comfortable in both a customer site and office setting
• Travel up to 25% as needed

EMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer– , , , , , , , , Veteran.