 | | Job Title | | Building Automation System Engineering Technologist 2/3 | | | | | Location | | Los Alamos, NM, US | | | | | Organization Name | | ES-IPD/Engineering Services - Institutional Project Delivery | | | | | Minimum Salary | | | | | | | Maximum Salary | | | | | | | | What You Will Do
Are you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a skilled professional to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division as a Building Automation System (BAS) Engineering Technologist. As a vital member of the ES-DO team you will contribute to the implementation of the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at LANL in support of facilities engineering projects. As a BAS Engineering Technologist you will generate designs and support construction and commissioning of BAS and mechanical systems. If you're eager to support the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you!
This position will be filled at the Engineering Technologist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
BAS Engineering Technologist 2 ($94,500 - $154,600)
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties that include, but are not limited to:
- Provide reliable, energy-efficient engineering design and field support, for BAS used in the daily operations and control of facility HVAC at LANL
- Write and modify control sequences, monitor and troubleshoot systems to optimize building equipment operation, energy utilization, indoor air quality and comfort
- Assist HVAC field and maintenance technicians in the installation, repair, replacement and testing of various components or systems. Provide advanced troubleshooting of comfort, energy, indoor air quality, and safety concerns related to HVAC systems and controls
- Work with Project Management, Construction, outside contractors, consultants, and controls vendors to install, network, import controls and sensor data points into the fault detection and diagnostics (SkySpark) software platform for control systems and perform field device and sequence commissioning
- Remain current with state of the art hardware, software, and technology
BAS Engineering Technologist 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the candidate will also be expected to: - Investigate and recommend innovative engineering, maintenance, and techniques to improve system operations, maintenance, efficiency and security
- Contribute to the development of standards and improved workflows within ES
- Perform design review and provide input on new building automation controls projects that include laboratories, offices, and mixed uses
- Design and develop dashboards for BAS Engineering and its customers. This will require learning the AXON programming language used in SkySpark
- Perform advanced data and statistical analysis
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- Demonstrative knowledge in at least one of the following building automation systems: Trane, Automated Logic, Alerton, Johnson Controls, Siemens or Niagra AX
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including the demonstrated ability to independently interpret data and information to produce and analyze data to generate professional publishable reports
- Demonstrative experience in various types of programming languages (e.g. JAVA, Python, MatLab, etc.), both line and block (graphical)
- General understating of IP networks
- A working knowledge of typical metrics and formulas used for building energy calculations. High proficiency with personal computers. Proficient in reading wiring diagrams
- Demonstrative knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, guides, appropriate standards, administrative practices and application of technology aided engineering tools
Additional Job Requirements for BAS Engineering Technologist 3:
- Certification or demonstrated proficiency in at least two or more of the following building automation systems: Trane, Automated Logic, Alerton, Johnson Controls, Siemens or Niagra AX
- Advanced working experience with related industry codes/standards
Education/Experience at BAS Engineering Technologist 2: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at BAS Engineering Technologist 3: Position requires a Bachelor’ Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with industrial control systems, and metering devices, and remote monitoring
- Knowledge of information technology architecture and communications networks for industrial control systems, including familiarity with BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, MSTP, ARCNET protocols
- Experience either with energy and HVAC audits or commissioning work
- CEM or LEED certification
- Experience with Test and Balance
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. | | | | | | Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes: - PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
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