Assistant Building Automation Programmer Jobs in Virginia

Description

About CoreSite:

CoreSite is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed. With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, CoreSite is a place to make an impact.

Building Automation Design Engineer’s Role:

As a member of the company’s engineering team, the Building Automation Design Engineer will provide support for building automation design, execution and monitoring. The Building Automation Design Engineer will configure and monitor communication protocols to supervise building activity with a strong focus on continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will create relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the organization to drive efficiency and optimal performance in mission critical data centers throughout the United States.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop understanding of technical systems related to building alarming, monitoring, controls systems, and infrastructure management systems. This will require a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Assist with facility design and construction
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure adherence to standards, schedules and specifications.
• This includes any third party contract hires to support data center and base building infrastructure.
• Assists in the design and configuration of building control systems as defined. Create related diagrams and schematics as required.
• Assists in the development and testing of software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Assists in the coordination and creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects. Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Willingness to learn and interact with multiple systems, vendors, and specific equipment used regularly
• Ability to learn various systems and process that could serve to improve interaction between Building
• Automation Systems and other IT software platforms.
• Communicate and interact in a professional manner with internal and external customers.
• Document work by completing work orders and time keeping on each job in a detailed and timely manner.
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and 8 Guiding Principles.
• Special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and modify sequence of operations
• Ability to read and understand project drawings and specifications.
• Ability to travel to various locations within US
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction, and HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building mechanical subsystems.
• Must have a working knowledge of communication protocols over both serial and TCP such as: Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, and TCP.
• Must have a working knowledge of various sensor requirements and wiring such as: 0-20ma, 0-10v, and relays.
• Must have basic understanding of how networks are constructed, interconnect, and ultimately provide data between field devices.

Education/Experience:

• 4-year degree or relevant technical experience
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in building alarming, monitoring, controls systems, and infrastructure management systems.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience with applicable gateways and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet and TCP for example).
• Prior experience working in mission critical or data center environments strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation: Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $105,000 and $120,000. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Job Post Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications for 30 days.

Benefits: Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• Medical coverage starting day one, plus dental, vision, telemedicine, HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Starting 16 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, floating holidays and additional paid time for volunteering, family care, parental leave and other life events.
• Free parking or public transportation support.

Additional Perks:

• Up to $800 annually in wellness reimbursements and up to $450 in wellness incentives.
• $100 monthly technology stipend.
• Up to $5,250 annually in educational reimbursement plus LinkedIn Learning.
• Up to $5,000 annually in charitable donation matching.
• Financial coaching and student loan support.
• Family planning, mental health, and caregiving support.
• Pet insurance, employee discounts and cash back offers.

General Statements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Applicant Privacy Notice:

• CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to provide you information about our personal information handling practices. As a result, we’re providing this Privacy Notice that describes how we collect, use, share, and update personal information from individuals who wish to be considered for employment with CoreSite. To read the Applicant Privacy Notice, please go to https://www.coresite.com/applicant-privacy-notice.
• Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this job posting on external sites is prohibited without prior written consent from CoreSite. We are not responsible for any postings or offers not originating from our official channels or approved partners.