Summary

The EMS Engineer – Level III is a senior-level controls engineering professional and subject matter expert in energy management and building automation systems. This position operates under the general direction of the Engineering Manager, Engineering Team Leaders, and Project Managers, performing advanced engineering and leadership functions in alignment with the company’s Installation and Commissioning Standards.

The Level III Engineer is responsible for executing complete project engineering duties from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and budgetary goals. In addition to all Level I and Level II responsibilities, this role includes mentoring junior engineers, verifying compliance with company engineering standards, and providing technical oversight on complex building automation projects.

Expert knowledge of WebCTRL, Tridium/JACE systems, Central Utility Plants, and third-party protocol integrations (e.g., Modbus, BACnet) is expected. The Level III Engineer may lead or assist in system start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization, while coordinating effectively with electricians, HVAC technicians, and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular progress updates and milestone reports to the Engineering Manager and/or Team Leader.

• Enforce company Engineering Standards across all assigned tasks and ensure adherence by junior engineers.

• Thoroughly review project scopes, equipment submittals, control specifications, and sequences of operation.

• Develop and submit professional project documentation with minimal oversight, demonstrating full trust and autonomy.

• Serve as a departmental leader and technical mentor, respected for expertise, integrity, and dependability.

• Lead or follow project processes as required, ensuring smooth collaboration across teams.

• Engage teammates in key decisions, promote shared success, and communicate lessons learned constructively.

• Utilize benchmarks and performance metrics to track personal and project progress, reporting results to leadership.

• Foster a positive, patient, and collaborative learning environment for engineers and technicians.

• Represent the company professionally in all meetings, communications, and customer interactions.

• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering department.

• Share technical resolutions, best practices, and lessons learned with peers and cross-functional teams.

• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and process improvement discussions.

• Maintain proactive communication with leadership regarding project status, team performance, and potential challenges.

• Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and high personal standards in task execution and team leadership.

• Inspire growth by pushing the boundaries of engineering capabilities and technical excellence.

• Serve as a trusted internal resource and subject matter expert for technical inquiries and support.

• Promote punctuality, organization, and professionalism throughout the team.

• Actively seek innovative ideas, personal development opportunities, and ways to enhance company performance.

• Manage multi-site databases, NAT configurations, and hierarchical server structures.

• Configure and manipulate plant, hot water, chilled water, and air-handling unit managers.

• Demonstrate deep understanding of advanced mechanical systems including storage, looped, and built-up configurations.

• Design and implement third-party interface integrations independently, using Modbus, BACnet, and other relevant protocols.

• Develop and deploy control logic, sequences of operation, and system programming from scratch based on field verification.

• Optimize system performance for energy efficiency, implementing control loops and fine-tuning PID parameters.

• Utilize and support ALC add-ons such as EnergyReports (ER), EnergyReports-IoT (EI), Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD), OFVI, and Trend Export.

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of lighting systems, including contactors, photocells, and lighting function blocks.

• Lead the development and enforcement of company Engineering Standards, collaborating with Team Leaders and Management.

• Conduct full system simulations and logic verification prior to field release.

• Stay current on ALC graphic libraries, drivers, add-ons, and WebCTRL software versions.

• Engineer and optimize complex systems including chiller optimization, Axcelerate, and IntelliSuite Analytics Solutions.

• Create advanced programming features such as heartbeat logic, cost calculation algorithms, DCIM integrations, and exposure settings.

• Develop custom graphics, including floorplans, 3D renderings, isometric diagrams, summaries, tables, gauges, and equipment visuals.

• Conduct project reviews and post-mortems to identify deviations, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with leadership to translate project performance insights into actionable data for future proposals and sales efforts.

• Assist Project Managers in schedule planning and project setup during assignment.

• Deliver complete and accurate project closeout documentation, including files for WebCTRL integration.

• Communicate partial and final project completions promptly to project stakeholders.

• Maintain personal documentation of lessons learned to enhance efficiency and support continuous professional development.