Job Description

SUBMITTAL DESIGNER (BAS) - HVAC INDUSTRY

Airco Mechanical, a leader in the commercial Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing industries is now accepting resumes for the position of Submittal Designer. If you desire a position with the opportunity to grow professionally, technically, and financially, then this may be the career opportunity you’ve been looking to obtain. Airco has been in business for over 40 years and employees over 1000 people.

Responsibilities:

• Design Building Automation Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
• Provide AutoCAD/Visio Design Tool labor and direction as required to complete submittals and other engineered documents accurately and professionally.
• Develop comprehensive BAS submittal packages, including detailed riser diagrams, network architecture, and physical point-to-point wiring schematics for HVAC and electrical systems.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most effective and functional manner.
• Completion of Sequences of Operations (SOO) and be able to determine if written SOO's will meet system requirements.
• Complete Bill of Material for every design project.
• Advanced knowledge in BACnet MSTP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and LonWorks protocol integration.
• Maintain clear documentation of design systems, wiring diagrams and software configurations.
• Proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio CDT.
• Ability to design large projects with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices.
• Develop system designs for BAS, including load calculations, equipment selection, and integration of various control systems.
• Assist Sales team during estimation/bid phase of the project by providing design support.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to assist in generating Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
• Must be able to find discrepancies in plans and specifications and write RFI's to get clarification when discrepancies exist.
• Must have good knowledge of HVAC systems, including unitary equipment (RTU's, FCU's, VAV boxes) and larger systems (AHU's, DOAS units, MUA units), Hydronic systems including valve sizing, Chiller Plants (air-cooled and water cooled), Cooling Towers, Boiler plants including Heat Exchangers, etc.
• Independently complete all specific design responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Accurately forecast necessary labor required to design a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
• Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects, clients, etc.
• As assigned develop and maintain a library of engineering standards for both Bosch Building Technologies and the industry.
• Facilitate with external customers/vendors as required to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Assist in managing the timeline, budget, and coordination of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

**Preferred Qualifications: **

• 2+ years of experience programming within the Tridium/Niagara framework, Spyder tool, EIKON, EC-gfxProgram, and/or Controller Configuration Tool.
• Experience Proposing cost-effective technical solutions.
• Experience maintaining or contributing to internal standards, libraries, or best practices for system design and engineering.
• Background in both design and ongoing support/service engineering for installed building systems

Airco Mechanical offers the following benefits:

• Two weeks paid vacation - 1st year
• Paid holidays & sick leave
• Excellent health, vision, & dental insurance with low employee cost
• Life insurance – (2X salary paid by company)
• Short-term & long term disability insurance (paid by the company)
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Optional additional life insurance
• 401K savings plan: matched by company
• Health savings accounts
• Teladoc
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement