DescriptionBernhard’s core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service (“EaaS”) solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard’s vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.Purpose and Essential Duties The Controls Engineer I is responsible for the setup of building automation control systems including provide technical support for the Project Manager to support the execution of controls design, controls installation, retro-commissioning, metering solutions, and data analytics.Specific responsibilities include:
Design and Pre-Construction
Completes site surveys to determine existing facility conditions and the requirements to complete the scope of work
Conducts meetings with owners, clients, and sub-contractors as required
Prepares meeting notes and site observation reports
Completes energy calculations to estimate project savings
Completes minimum airflow calculations per the applicable (ASHRAE 170, 62.1, or other state/local codes.)
Completes design documents, including drawings and specifications, for building automation controls upgrades
Reviews submittals to confirm design intent.
Construction
Completes site visits to review progress, quality of installation, and identify deficiencies
Troubleshoots controls programming and setup problems
Completes project punch lists and closeout documentation.
Other
Upholds Bernhard’s owner advocacy philosophy, mission, and core values
Performs the assigned duties with minimal supervision, while working in a team problem-solving environment
Completes technical reports or related documents as required
This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Engineering Director.Required Education, Experience, and Qualification
Bachelor degree in an Engineering Field
Professional Engineering (PE)
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Work, Excel, PowerPoint
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors
Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Building Automation Controls programming experience
Preferred Controls include Siemens, JCI, Honeywell, Trane, Struxureware, and Tridium
Building automation Controls design experience
Healthcare or Higher Education project experience
Proficient in AutoCad
CEM certification
Travel Requirements
25% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office
Physical Requirements/Work Requirements
The work environment will be a combination of an office environment and site survey environment
Site surveys will include exposure to external weather, loud noises, and poorly accessible spaces
Ability to survey confined spaces within a facility to gather necessary information on building equipment
The use of ladders to survey equipment above ceiling is required periodically
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bernhard, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participate in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.To staffing/placement agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and placement agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to an employee of Bernhard LLC or its operating companies) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Bernhard, LLC (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with a requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.If you are an agency and would like to be considered for partnership with Bernhard, LLC please send your company’s information to [email protected] Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)