Controls Tech/ Engineer

Position Description: Controls Tech/Engineer

Downtown Medical District

Work Location: Houston, TX

Cenergistic® is a technology-powered, data-driven energy conservation services company. For 37 years, Cenergistic has helped organizations reduce consumption of electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and water. Its proven approach is built on a proprietary methodology which optimizes clients' infrastructure, improves internal processes, and changes behavior to ensure that savings realized. This approach empowers the average client to save 20 - 30% off expected utility bills. Cenergistic received the 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winner for Service and Product Provider - Sustained Excellence. Cenergistic has Fourteen Consecutive Years of National ENERGY STAR Recognition

For more information about Cenergistic and to apply for this position, please visit us at www.cenergistic.com/careers

Position Responsibilities

The Controls Tech/Engineer - Building Automations System is responsible for optimization of a client's mechanical and control systems, and for training Energy Specialists on those systems. The Controls Tech/Engineer works with Facilities and Maintenance Directors to address mechanical and control issues for buildings. The Consultant reviews HVAC control settings and adjusts according to the client's guidelines & Cenergistic implementation standards.

The general duties and responsibilities include:

• Install/Serve DDC (Direct Digital Control) controllers.
• Write sequences of operation for improved efficiency of HVAC equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various controls systems/multiplatform (e.g. Tridium, Carrier, Trane, Allerton, ALC and Johnson Controls, Siemens).
• Create BAS software to comply with predefine sequence of operations.
• Create BAS graphical representations of the buildings HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshooting, testing and commissioning BAS & HVAC systems and electronics.
• DDC Applications Programming, both graphical and text-based systems.
• Read and understand mechanical plans and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate work with other trades (i.e., electricians, HVAC technicians, mechanical engineers, information technology, etc.).
• Document work and procedures including point to point checkout and commissioning.
• Address TCP/IP networks and RS-485 communications across multiple protocols including:
• Train energy specialist on HVAC and energy-consuming systems.
• Utilize industry technical knowledge base to advise on energy efficient operational strategies for building systems including HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air-handlers, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), variable frequency drives, etc. Experience in analysis of electric motors, pumping systems, compressed air, and other energy and water consuming systems.
• Prepare written reports, assessments, and recommendations, with a focus of return on investment for use by clients in assessing the benefits of implementing Cenergistic technical recommendations.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive knowledge of building HVAC systems from both a design and operational perspective.
• Knowledge of commercial building codes and standards.
• Five (5) years of engineering design and/or construction industry experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Project management experience a pulse
• Able to lead and teach others
• Measurment & verification, commissioning or retro -commissioning experience a pulse
• Windows/PC skills, including competence with Microsoft office Suite

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others in a client-facing environment.
• Goal-oriented, motivated to succeed and accomplish assigned tasks quickly, effectively, and to a high standard. Self-starter.
• Executive presence. Emotional maturity.
• Excellent written skills and ability to communicate well at all organization levels.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
• Problem solving disposition, with a decisive and analytical mind set.
• Persistent and flexible.
• Demonstrated success as a member of a team.
• Strong ethics and values.

bAbout Cenergistic®

Cenergistic, The Sustainability Company, is a technology-powered, data-informed, and people-first energy conservation company. We help our clients sustain the comfort of their customers, lower the cost of energy consumption, and advance a culture of conservation. Cenergistic has an ambitious goal to double, within 5 years, the $5.8 billion we have saved our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.