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What You Will Do
The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Engineer is a member of the Building Automation and Data Acquisition Systems team within the Engineering Services – Facilities Engineering (ES-FE) group. This group includes a small dynamic team of engineers and technicians that solve HVAC mysteries using data analysis, field investigations, analytic tools, and creativity. Our goal is to track down failed equipment and find opportunities to optimize controls in the service of comfort, productivity, and sustainability. We work directly with Operations, Maintenance, and the Sustainability Program by providing technological solutions and support for data collection, analysis, dashboarding, controls programming, design modifications, and small project execution and commissioning.
The BAS Control Engineer within Engineering Services Division (ES-DO) is assigned to the Maintenance and Site Services – Maintenance Program (MSS-MP) group.
BAS Engineer 2 ($99,200-$164,100)
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties of this position:
- Provide engineering field support, and expertise for BAS used in the daily operations and control of facility HVAC at LANL. Insure safe, reliable, and energy efficient operations and maintenance for all BAS (Trane, Automated Logic, and Alerton) installed campus wide
- Program BAS databases and sequences of operation, monitor, troubleshoot and tune control systems resulting in optimized building equipment operation, energy utilization, indoor air quality and comfort; Modify programming and graphics as necessary
- Assist HVAC field and maintenance technicians in the installation, repair, replacement and testing of various components or systems; Provide advanced troubleshooting of comfort, energy, indoor air quality, and safety concerns related to HVAC systems and controls
- Work with Project Management, Construction, outside contractors, consultants, and controls vendors to install, network, import controls and sensor data points into the fault detection and diagnostics (SkySpark) software platform for control systems and perform field device commissioning
- Manage BAS controls and equipment issues through the SkySpark analytics and fault detection system and create facility service requests (FSRs) for documenting maintenance requests
- Remain current with state of the art hardware, software, and technology
- Maintain policies, procedures, and configuration management for the control systems
BAS Engineer 3 ($109,100-$182,00)
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the candidate will also be expected to perform the following tasks:
- Investigate and recommend innovative engineering and maintenance and techniques to improve system operations, maintenance, and security
- Assist in the creation of policies, procedures, and configuration management for the control systems
- Contribute to the development procedures and standards and help improve workflows within the BAS team and Operations
- Perform design review and provide input on new building automation controls projects that include laboratories, offices, and mixed use
- Design and develop dashboards for BAS Engineering and its customers – this will require learning the AXON programming language used in SkySpark
- Perform advanced data and statistical analysis
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstration knowledge in at least one of the following building automation systems: Trane, Automated Logic, Alerton, Johnson Controls, Siemens or Niagra AX
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including the demonstrated ability to independently interpret data and information to produce and analyze data to generate professional publishable reports
- Demonstrative experience in various types of programming languages (e.g. JAVA, Python, MatLab, etc.), both line and block (graphical)
- General understating of IP networks
- A working knowledge of typical metrics and formulas used for building energy calculations
- Proficient in reading wiring diagrams
- Demonstrative knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, guides, appropriate standards, administrative practices and application of technology aided engineering tools
Additional Job Requirements for BAS Engineer 3:
- In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Certification or demonstrated proficiency in at least two or more of the following building automation systems: Trane, Automated Logic, Alerton, Johnson Controls, Siemens or Niagra AX
- Advanced working experience with related industry codes/standards
Education/Experience at BAS Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
Education/Experience at BAS Engineer 3: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with industrial control systems, and metering devices, and remote monitoring
- Knowledge of information technology architecture and communications networks for industrial control systems, including familiarity with BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, ARCNET protocols
- Experience either with energy and HVAC audits or commissioning work
- CEM or LEED certification
- Experience with Test and Balance
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
It is highly suggested that the applicant provide a cover letter.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to *********@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
