This is a remote position.
Leverage your expertise in DDC, PLC, and controls network architecture to design and implement cutting-edge Building Automation Systems for high-performance environments. At DLB Associates, we frequently exceed industry pay scales to recruit professionals who thrive on complex, mission-critical engineering challenges. Join our fully remote team and drive the integration of automation technologies that optimize building performance, reliability, and security.
Position Title: Systems Engineer Senior Associate
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
Salary
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
Job Summary
The Systems Engineer Senior Associate provides technical support to plan, schedule and execute hardware engineering and implementation of Building Automation Systems projects in Healthcare, Industrial, Commercial and Mission Critical / Technology sectors.
This Systems Engineer Senior Associate will work with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to ensure proper operation and acceptance of the automation and software solutions.
The Systems Engineer Senior Associate will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently or under immediate supervision. May serve as lead on routine projects of limited scope.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
Essential Functions
Develop and Execute Hardware Engineering Solutions (70%)
- Support designs for DDC and PLC programmable controller-based control systems for one or more projects
- Support BAS controls and EPMS AE design and system integrator shop drawing design
- Design controls network / system architecture including IT / OT requirements and interface to match the application needs
- Support selection of instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices and create Bill of materials (BOMs)
- Support designs for control panels including layout, control power, relay logic, and wiring diagrams
- Create and review project specifications
- Create and review sequence of operations
- Work with client IT departments to ensure safe and secure systems to meet best practices
Construction Related Process, Deliverables and Submissions (15%)
- Review and submit deliverables per project requirements including AE design drawings, shop drawings, product data, operations and maintenance manuals, and as-builts
- Participate in building automation focused design reviews
- Serve as client contact for one or more clients on projects of routine or complex scope
- Participate in internal and external quality control and peer reviews
- Coordinate with vendors for product specifications, pricing and availability
- Lead internal and external project meeting discussions on engineering scope
Reporting and Communication (15%)
- Contribute to project communication and reporting
- Prepare development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following)
- Knowledge of IoT or smart building solutions
- Knowledge of VLANs, LANs, VPNs or RSTP
- Knowledge of open source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
- Knowledge of Distech, Tridium, Honeywell DDC, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider PLC hardware platforms
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
- Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
- On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Travel / Relocation Requirements
- Up to 20%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
Education / Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
OR
- Two years of experience with hands-on engineering, programming, testing, validation and troubleshooting of controls infrastructure
PLUS
- Minimum of three years additional experience with hardware engineering of controls infrastructure
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.