Building Automation System (BAS) Application Engineer I

Conquest Solutions, LLC (CQS) is a leading application and engineering consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area specializing in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Design-build and General Construction. We assist federal, state and local government agencies; private sector companies; and commercial entities in the design and implementation of their BAS and General Construction projects.

CQS employees enjoy a flexible, fun, and family-oriented work environment.  We collaborate and learn from each other, which leads to each team member’s contribution having a huge impact on the overall growth of our company. We have a strong culture rooted in our core values of INTEGRITY, INCLUSION and INNOVATION. These values guide every aspect of our work and contribute to high levels of employee happiness that results in superior customer service to our client’s time and again.

Our rapidly growing company seeks an eager and hard-working professional to join our team as a BAS Application Engineer I to support the engineering, programming and implementation of BAS for multiple clients in the Washington, DC Metro Area.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

Position Overview

The BAS Application Engineer I is responsible for engineering auditing, design and implementation of BAS strategies across various mechanical and electrical systems to achieve project success. This position will work in a supporting role and may include various functional areas including BAS design, auditing, engineering, programming, checkout and retro-commissioning for renovation, retrofit, new construction and design/build projects.  This position is a customer facing role under the direct supervision of an experienced Senior BAS engineer/manager.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conducting customer project site visits to audit/investigate existing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building automation systems and documenting existing conditions.

• Working with project stakeholders (customers, supervisors, programmers, field personnel, other contractors) to gather information relating to any issues and/or changes in functionality and features of various control systems and achieve alignment on objectives, priorities, schedules, risks, features, etc.
• Developing BAS drawing packages for new projects and compile close out documents including as-built drawings using Microsoft Visio under the supervision of senior BAS engineers.
• Providing technical guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations phases, including proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and presentations under the supervision of senior BAS engineers.

• Providing technical support of DDC based hardware and software including creation and/or verification of control and integration point lists under the supervision of senior BAS engineers.

• Providing graphics engineering functions which include developing, modifying and reviewing BAS graphics as a completed package, for completeness and accuracy, developing and maintaining graphic library under the supervision of senior BAS engineers.

• Providing BAS software programming functions which include developing, modifying and reviewing BAS programs under the supervision of senior BAS engineers.
• Supporting quality assurance and commissioning efforts for a variety of direct digital control (DDC) system components and sequences.

• Identifying any potential problem areas, recommend solutions, and work closely and cooperatively with the client to resolve issues quickly and fairly under the supervision of senior BAS engineers.

• Attending routine progress meetings with the client, vendors or subcontractor to discuss hardware and software engineering related project updates, concerns, and resolution of issues.

• Performing other duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Qualifications

• Recent college graduate with Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related technical discipline specific to HVAC, mechanical, electrical and or Building Automation Systems (BAS) is acceptable.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of control theory, Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC), BAS and other building subsystems, PLC Logic.

• BAS or other programming experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of IP-based networks and various BAS communication protocols and systems preferred. Such protocols and systems include Niagara Tridium, BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus.

• Proficient in working with others to plan, conduct, and report work efforts.

• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills required.

• Ability to be attentive and responsive to client concerns.

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time and technical constraints.

• Ability to establish effective collaborative working relationships across different functional areas.

• Must possess a high level of ownership, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, professional temperament.

• Must be able to pass a background check, reference check and a drug screening

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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

U.S. Citizenship Required.

Must be able to pass Security screening, background check and ability to qualify for a US Gov’t security clearance is required.