Job Title
EMS Engineer – Level I
Definition
The EMS Engineer – Level I is accountable for learning the basics of the energy management / building automation industry from the viewpoint of a controls engineer. EMS Engineer – Level I will perform work under the guidance and leadership of the Engineering Manager, Engineering Senior Leaders, Project Manager(s), and EMS Engineers – Levels II & III. All work must meet or exceed the requirements of the LSI Installation and Commissioning Standards.
The EMS Engineer – Level I responsibilities include but are not limited to: creating controls installation submittals, I/O module wiring diagrams, and bills of material from the project site walks, sales estimate, and contract documents; establishing the project material requirements from installation and submittal packages; creating the programming for the controllers; developing sequences of operation via specifications, correspondence from other departments or the customer; developing the project graphics by utilizing software available; programming and graphic projects; as-built and operation/maintenance documents.
On occasion, the EMS Engineer – Level I will assist a Level II/III or PM/EMS Technician to perform controls project start-up and commissioning. EMS Engineer – Level I can be asked to perform troubleshooting, testing and commissioning on BMS alongside assigned EMS Technicians. The EMS Engineer – Level I will be able to coordinate work with other trades (i.e. electricians, HVAC technicians) and must have the ability to work according to project schedules, financial budgets, priorities, and required processes.
Responsibilities
Basic Skills / HVAC / Electrical / Computer Functions:
- Understand Windows and basic computer functions, including Word, Excel, Browsers, and Email.
- Has read and understands LSI Installation / Commissioning Standards / ARC 156 Rules.
- Understands basic HVAC equipment operation and differences between units.
- Understands and can communicate in basic electrical knowledge.
- Ability to read equipment schematics and physically field verify equipment.
- Accurately and timely records and submits timesheets.
Work Strengths / Communication / Motivation:
- Understand the importance of communication and coordination with other departments/people/trades.
- Can work proficiently in individual and team settings.
- Able to handle multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously and report to management correctly.
- Self-motivated to continue learning about the industry and ALC technology, even outside of normal hours.
- Has initiative to attain new skills while reaching goals set by team leader.
- Demonstrates great punctuality and professionalism.
- Communicates needs for assistance, resources, training, and support in a timely fashion.
- Keeps focus on assigned tasks. Minimizes outside distractions to continue production.
- Remains approachable / listens / takes ownership of issues / has a strong work ethic.
Technical / Submittals / Databases / Software / Graphics / Documentation / Processes:
- Can identify equipment on floor plans.
- Understands equipment schematics, submittals, and module sheets.
- Early understanding of RFIs (Requests for Information) and utilizes early in project process to keep schedule.
- Understands WebCTRL system navigation, logic page structure, and system layouts.
- Works to LSI Engineering Standards on all assigned tasks.
- Knowledgeable on inputs and outputs (binary, analog, universal, network).
- Produces quality control submittal packages for construction, including product data sheets, network risers, equipment control diagrams, bills of material, and sequences of operation per equipment.
- Ability to produce accurate databases, accurate floorplans, and equipment graphics per standards.
- Early understanding of Eikon programming, program libraries, graphic libraries, and implementation methods.
- Understands LSI Engineering Network Drive and Document Preservation requirements.
- Understands and can operate Engineering Design Suite (EDS) without constant assistance.
- Identifies scope of work coverage and outlying/missed equipment to team leader / project manager in project infancy.
- Early understanding of LSI recommended materials / manufacturers / vendors.
- Knowledge of WebCTRL alarms, schedules, properties, parameters, and trends.
- Manages personal workload to ensure deadlines are achieved with quality by communicating real-time with management.
- Properly uses and completes project checklists and red books (project process documents).
- Obtains all red line / project close out information in a timely fashion.
- Completes as-built and operation/maintenance packages by working with project team to obtain red-lines, scope changes, etc.
- Completes and documents all project information immediately upon completion.
Job Title
EMS Engineer – Level II
Definition
The EMS Engineer – Level II is accountable for knowing the fundamentals of the energy management / building automation industry from the viewpoint of a controls engineer. EMS Engineer – Level II will perform work under the guidance and leadership of the Engineering Manager, Engineering Team Leaders, Project Manager(s), and EMS Engineers – Level III. All work must meet or exceed the requirements of the LSI Installation and Commissioning Standards.
The EMS Engineer – Level II responsibilities include but are not limited to: all EMS Engineer – Level I responsibilities, unassisted project submittal generation, LSI engineering standards updates, control protocol knowledge for third party integration, intimate knowledge of WebCTRL setup and parameters, early understanding of CHW, HW, & Domestic water systems, electrical one-line diagram competence, air pressure systems and components, and leadership progress.
The same as the EMS Engineer – Level I, Level II engineers will assist or self-perform controls project start-up and commissioning. EMS Engineer – Level II can be asked to perform troubleshooting, testing and commissioning on BMS alongside assigned EMS Technicians. The EMS Engineer – Level II will be able to coordinate work with other trades (i.e. electricians, HVAC technicians) and must have the ability to work according to project schedules, financial budgets, priorities, and required processes.
Responsibilities
All EMS Engineer – Level I Responsibilities plus the following:
Basic Skills / HVAC / Electrical / Leadership:
- Can produce complete engineering submittal package, database, graphics, programming, and close-outs unassisted less a quality check.
- Understands importance and abides by wire label standards within EMS submittals and panel drawings.
- Understands and communicates proficiently in thermodynamics and refrigeration.
- Can read, follow, and understand electric schematics and one-line drawings.
- Utilizes all financial, scheduling, and tasking tools available to the engineering team.
- Identifies problems and understands issues before others. Develops plan for discussion and execution.
- Understands and communicates process for temperature and humidity control.
- Works methodically to complete tasks assigned within budget and on schedule.
- Appropriately uses time and resources to plan manpower. Prioritizes duties and requests assistance when needed.
- Responsive to all communication and requests from others in a timely manner.
Work Strengths / Communication / Motivation:
- Consistent, reliable performance and takes initiative to utilize personal time to improve industry knowledge.
- Employee is coachable and takes instruction/constructive criticism well from peers and management.
- Challenges status-quo thinking and assumptions. Employee encourages open discussions.
- Presents fresh perspectives, innovated ideas, and breakthrough topics of value to the team.
- Employee begins leading other engineers within the team. Assists when called upon.
- Shows ability to meet all goals and requests more work due to great load management.
- Assists team leaders and management with standards development and revisions to build efficiencies.
- Explores and utilizes available resources, i.e. customer support, vendor relationships, technical documents.
- Conveys a clear sense of LSI culture that captures imaginations of others.
- Great communication with teammates and has interests of others (team, vendors, subs, customers) at heart.
Technical / Submittals / Databases / Software / Graphics / Documentation / Processes:
- Intelligently gathers all information from sales, site visits, and turnover meetings for projects assigned.
- Understands, utilizes, and relays importance of LSI programming libraries and standards.
- Can add equipment and modules to site database. Can effectively export and import clippings.
- Ability to obtain information and program all interface equipment, regardless of protocol.
- Can read, understand, write, and verify sequences of operations as described by spec or operators.
- Manage entire project database and multiple clippings for phased projects without assistance.
- Understands basic mechanical piping and ducting. Understands electrical principles for wiring components.
- Complete understanding of WebCTRL Setup, Source Trees, Conditional Expressions, and Network Points.
- Understands system integrations (optimum start/stop, LAN shutdown, 4CP).
- Enhanced knowledge of differential pressure, duct and building static pressure.
- Communicates needs for discussions/potential change orders due to scope gaps found during project review.
- Early interest and understanding of central plant systems.
- Consistently utilizes standard programs, symbols, and graphics for work efficiency and productivity.
- Enforces proper system backup retrieval / communication prior to beginning system alteration / work.
- Follows department protocol for management/team leader check on all work before publishing 100%.
- Closely watches each assigned project budget for labor and material costs. Presents potential deviations to management for review.
- Reports and documents all gains/losses per project to Engineering Manager.
- Keeps close relationship with assigned project manager for schedule updates and needs.
- Ensures all project email correspondence is recorded/saved and always includes the Project Manager assigned.
- Consistently updates all reporting and scheduling tools/reports with progress, dates, and slips.
- Communicates to Engineering Manager if project slips occur or if help is needed to hit deadlines.
- Sets self-goals to complete assigned tasks and improve processes and knowledge. Communicates progress and results to Team Leaders and Engineering Manager.
Job Title
EMS Engineer – Level III
Definition
The EMS Engineer – Level III is an expert pertaining to energy management / building automation industry from the viewpoint of a controls engineer. EMS Engineer – Level III will perform work under the guidance and leadership of the Engineering Manager, Engineering Team Leaders, and Project Manager(s). All work must meet or exceed the requirements of the LSI Installation and Commissioning Standards.
The EMS Engineer – Level III responsibilities include but are not limited to: all EMS Engineer – Level I & II responsibilities, complete project engineering duties from start to finish (less quality checks by Team Leader or Engineering Manager prior to submission), LSI engineering standards checks generated by Level I & II engineers, expert knowledge of WebCTRL system throughout, Tridum/JACE controls engineering knowledge, enhanced understanding of Central Utility Plants, and assistance with department leadership.
The same as the EMS Engineer – Level II, Level III engineers will train, assist, and self-perform controls project start-up and commissioning. EMS Engineer – Level III can be asked to perform troubleshooting, testing and commissioning on BMS alongside assigned EMS Technicians. The EMS Engineer – Level III will be able to coordinate work with other trades (i.e. electricians, HVAC technicians) and must have the ability to complete assigned work according to project schedules, financial budgets, priorities, and required processes.
Responsibilities
All EMS Engineer – Level I & II Responsibilities plus the following:
Basic Skills / Leadership:
- Provides daily and weekly communication to Team Leader or Engineering Manager along with milestones.
- Enforces LSI Engineering Standards throughout all assigned tasks (self and lower level engineers).
- Reads and understands project scopes of work, equipment submittals, controls specs, and sequences of operation.
- Ability to compose professional documents without assistance or quality checks. Has earned full trust of Team Leader and Engineering Manager.
- Highly respected by peers as a leader within the department.
- Can follow and lead project processes as project requires.
- Seeks input from teammates on critical decisions. Shares credit with team upon success. Shares lessons learned if needed.
- Uses benchmarks and performance measures to track individual progress. Communicates results and slips to Team Leader and Engineering Manager.
Work Strengths / Communication / Motivation:
- Helps develop the capacities of other teammates. Stays positive and creates a calm, learning experience.
- Speaks intelligently and represents LSI appropriately in internal and external meetings / correspondence.
- Drives continuous improvement in themselves and others.
- Shares resolutions to problems or issues with others within engineering and controls technician pool.
- Participates in project meetings and walks. Discusses ways to improve project process.
- Relays information to Team Leader / Engineering Manager about projects, tasks, or team issues which arise.
- Extremely reliable and holds oneself accountable for assigned tasks and team members.
- Strives to push the limits of our engineering department’s capabilities.
- Self-motivated to become an expert on all relatable product areas.
- Creates a learning environment for all team members to improve skills.
- Becomes a reliable resource for other employees to contact for support.
- Enforces punctuality and organization to all employees pertaining to all aspects of the job/company.
- Actively seeks new ideas and improvements. Strives to continue personal growth within life and LSI.
Technical / Submittals / Databases / Software / Graphics / Documentation / Processes / Deviations:
- Manage Multi-site Databases, NATing, and Hierarchal Servers.
- Understands and can manipulate managers for Plants / HW / CHW / AHUs.
- Understanding of advanced mechanical systems (storage, loops, built-ups).
- Full understanding of third-party interfaces, start to finish without assistance.
- Versed in Modbus, BACnet, and all other necessary protocols.
- Creation of managers with the overseeing by Team Leader and Engineering Manager.
- Understand redundancy needs for systems.
- Create and write SOO's based on field verification of equipment from scratch.
- System optimization and energy savings.
- Understand function of PID control and tune parameters to optimize.
- Versed in ALC Add-Ons (ER, EI, FDD, OFVI, & Trend Export).
- Understands all lighting contactors, photocells, and lighting FBs.
- Assists in development and checking of Engineering Standards with Team Leaders and Engineering Manager.
- Can perform and enforces full systems checks / logic simulation prior to transmitting to field.
- Stays updated on ALC graphics libraries, drivers, add-ons and WC versions.
- Versed in Chiller optimization, Axcelerate, and IntelliSuite Analytics Solution.
- Creates complex programming, heartbeat, cost calculations, DCIM, exposure.
- Can build custom graphics - Floorplan / 3D / Iso / Summaries / Tables / Gauges / Equipment.
- Performs project deviations / post mortems on completed, assigned projects.
- Uses project deviation results to assist Team Leaders and Engineering Manager with actual project information to provide to sales.
- Assists Team Leader/EM/PM with project schedule development at project assignment.
- Provides all necessary project closeout documents to team for WebCTRL adds.
- Communicates completion (partial & final) to project team in a timely fashion.
- Creates personal documents/records of lessons learned to achieve efficiency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Richardson, TX 75081: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
