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Building Controls Automation Engineer Level 3 (FOG)

Arrington, Virginia, United StatesOnsiteFull Timelevel 3$120,000–$130,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

ISI Professional Services seeks an experienced Building Controls Automation Engineer (BCAE) with construction industry expertise to serve as an Owner's Representative for a DoD client managing over $300M in construction projects. The role requires providing electrical engineering and construction management support, contributing expertise in direct digital control systems, building automation, HVAC controls, PLCs, and more. Responsibilities include developing project milestones, preparing status reports, conducting quality assurance inspections, ensuring code compliance, and managing deficiencies. The position demands the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a focus on clear communication and project ownership.

About ISI Professional Services:

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary:

ISI is looking for an experienced Building Controls Automation Engineer (BCAE) with expertise in the construction industry to provide Owner's Representative construction management services to a DoD client. The BCAE will support a DOD client looking to manage $300M+ in ongoing construction projects of various sizes and complexity. The BCAE will provide a wide range of electrical engineering expertise and construction management support services to assist the DOD client. The position will support more senior government project managers and fellow contractor project managers, who will work as part of a larger construction program. The ability to lead and work as a team AND work independently are critical. ISI is seeking an individual who will be a clear communicator, takes initiative and embraces project ownership.

Essential Job Functionsork independently to track down requirements and data from other project managers in a professional manner with complete and on time submissions.

  • Contribute expertise and knowledge regarding direct digital control systems, building automation and automated control systems, computerized control systems, Building Automation Systems, Lighting Controls, HVAC Controls, Sensors, Meters, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control, transformers, switchgears, HVAC system design, construction and repair procedures.
  • Work with Project Managers to develop and track progress of milestones and Government activities to insure timely delivery of the Government construction program.
  • Prepare project status briefings, develops and maintains performance matrixes, and prepares well-written technical reports. Prepare written and oral reports to Government leadership and program managers.
  • Develop inspection checklists to conduct code compliance construction related inspections. Monitor and review building systems construction activities for significant deviations from design documents, code, or industry installation standards to help ensure conformance with the approved design, the WHS Building Code and the UFCs.
  • Provide Quality Control review, quality assurance and engineering support to ensure adherence to WHS standards. Perform site observations, inspections, and as-built field observations for verification that redline drawings capture field changes and that as-built updates capture redline changes. Understand controls wiring diagrams, sequence of operations, and points lists.
  • Reconcile Government deficiencies with Contractor deficiencies and provide weekly updates on reconciliation and closure of deficiencies.
  • Document tests for required compliance, and identify non-compliance citing appropriate code
  • Conduct Quality Assurance inspections as well as attends outages to provide status on installation and design quality control maintains deficiency and punch list items log, ensures corrective action plans are taken by the contractor.

Required:

- BS in Engineering with 15+ years of construction experience
OR
20+ years of relevant operational experience and a relevant certification.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with at least 3 years of U.S. residence

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands required of this position described here are of those that must be met by the selected employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
  • Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day between buildings.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods
  • Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
  • Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
  • Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl

Work Setting/Environment/Travel Requirements:

  • This job operates in active construction environments and professional office environments.
  • The position requires an eight (8)-hour workday performed between 0700 (7AM) and 1700 (5PM), Monday through Friday. employees are expected to arrive between 0700 (7AM) and 0800 (8AM). Employees cannot depart till after 1600 (4PM); limited flexibility in daily start and end times is available based on project demands
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