Controls Engineer Intern

POSITION: Controls Engineer Intern

DEPARTMENT: Operations

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

Summary

General Responsibilities:

The Controls Engineer Intern follows instructions related to the design, tracking, and installation of systems and/or service installed jobs. This may include ordering of materials, entering of databases and programming, creating and installing new software, and performing troubleshooting function of assigned jobs. This position coordinates with the Controls Team Lead on all assigned projects.

Reports to: Controls Team Lead

Direct reports: None

Direction

• Close supervision
• Coordinates with labor managers
  
  

Major Responsibilities

40% Updates pertinent job-related information.

• Develops project information (e.g., system and cabinet layouts, database, submittal cut sheets, etc.) using given software to meet sales intent of the project.
• Generates RFIs (Request for Information) during project.
• Incorporates information from project blueprints, and specifications into submittal booklets.
• Prepares system overview of network layout.
• Prepares “as-built” record drawings and documents from data supplied by installation or operations personnel including graphical screenshots and printed programs.
• Stays current with new software and changes to existing software.
• Studies product manuals/brochures, etc.
• Navigates through vendor websites to gather documentation (i.e. Infolink, FPG, etc.).
  

25% Assists with sales estimating on potential or current projects.

• Determines the time it will take to complete a task and is accountable to finishing projects on-time and under budget.
• Correlates labor and material pricing from sales team while meeting guidelines set by plans and specs.
• Determines when change orders are necessary and generates pricing for additional work.
  

25% Assists with installation of controls jobs and projects.

• Assists with startup, certification and project turnover, as required.
• Assists with installation of devices/controls on any project, as required.
  
  

10% Provides customer service and technical assistance to build and maintain customer relationships.

• Develops relationships with customer end users and decisions makers.
• Presents a professional image of Building Controls and Services when speaking to customers.
• Acts as a technical resource to customers and other BCS staff.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Working toward bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering.
• Technical training
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in engineering systems and/or systems service preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, HVAC and electrical concepts and operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in using the engineering workstation, including full capacity of the AutoCAD drafting standards.
• Proficient in using current Windows Operating System for workstation and server applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical abilities to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and create and interpret graphs.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to evaluate urgency of situation and prioritize tasks.
• Organized with an attention to detail.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver license
  
  

Other Requirements

• May require overtime, evening, or weekend work.
• Requires travel to and from job sites for start-up and commissioning.
• Requires occasional overnight stays.
  
  

Training And Development

• 40 hours continuing education annually.