About Us: Chesapeake Controls is a leading provider of cutting-edge building automation solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we specialize in providing building solutions to clients through the sale of HVAC equipment, controls, parts, services, and energy solutions. We transform commercial buildings into smart environments operating in Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, and Pittsburgh, PA.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced building automation systems (BAS) that optimize building performance.

Primary Duties for the Building Automation and Controls Engineer:

  • Design, program, and implement building automation systems (HVAC, lighting, energy management, and other integrated systems).
  • Develop control strategies and sequences of operations for system optimization.
  • Perform system integration between various building systems and devices.
  • Conduct site surveys and assessments to understand customer needs and system requirements.
  • Performs site specific training for owner/operator on the installed mechanical systems.
  • Provide troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical support for BAS installations.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and successful project execution.
  • Create and maintain system documentation, including diagrams, software configurations, and user manuals.
  • Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for enhancements..
  • Troubleshoot systems, components and devices and diagnose defects
  • Performs Commissioning and Test & Balance measurements
  • Assists with turnover to service providers.
  • Work from floor plans, blueprints, specifications, and schematics
  • Travel requirements with occasional overnight stays. (20 %)

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, and electrical systems.
  • Experience with BAS platforms (e.g., Tridium Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, or similar).
  • Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, TCP/IP).
  • Proficiency in programming languages used in automation (e.g., Java, Python, or system-specific languages).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and in collaborative team settings.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Schematics, construction drawings (and specifications),
  • Construction site safety,
  • Microsoft Office with high proficiency in Excel

 Preferred

  • HVAC mechanical system knowledge, Niagara, Tridium, Honeywell and Siemens

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, company vehicle, and professional development opportunities.

Chesapeake Controls is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

  • Note: The above job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.

 

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