Title: Building Automation System Application Engineer

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: 5

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Position Summary

Building Automation System Applications Engineer is responsible for the oversight, care and maintenance of all University building automation controls and energy management controls systems. The BAS Application Engineer is a champion for the automation system function & capabilities, is innovative in use of automation across the Facilities Management, interacting with and supports the University's energy and sustainability initiatives and goals in applying automation capabilities.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree - Field of study: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Engineering Technology, or equivalent 4-yr technical degree in HVAC, Computer Science, Industrial Automation or related field; OR 6 years of industry related technical field experience focusing on HVAC DDC systems, software control systems, and device calibration.
Minimum five years of BAS / DDC controls experience, WebCRTL experience preferred.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Master level Field Technician certification from a major controls vendor's certification training programming is desirable, e.g. Automated Logic, Trane, Johnson, or ability to acquire such certification within 6 months; Automated Logic certification preferred, multiple certifications a plus.

Job Duties

• Responsible for programming, graphics development, data-point tagging, and creation of front-end functions for BAS systems in new and existing buildings as well as monitoring the operation of the BAS and HVAC systems including alarm package management, performance, programming, building occupancy schedules, temperature set points, lighting control schedules, submeters, histories, trends, and other systems. Gain understanding of complex control sequences, design documents, and perform HVAC equipment condition assessments within existing buildings; provide project management services as necessary.
• Perform field work as needed for hardware/software installation; device testing, program downloading and programming field points. Install building automation controls and energy metering with little involvement from an outside contractor and integrate all reporting data to the BAS system. Respond to customer service calls. Coordinate controls work with other trades (i.e., electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers) and outside contractors.
• Proactively pursue resolution strategies for BAS operational challenges and implementing system optimization sequences which maximize efficiency and align with facilities operations goals and priorities including sustainability. Assist the Facility Engineer with identifying and implementing energy and cost saving opportunities (within Mechanical & HVAC operations, Electrical & Lighting systems, Plumbing & Water systems, and metering & utility usage of the campus buildings). Provide technical expertise in design development for all capital improvement projects, review BAS shop drawings for system modifications for both new and ongoing projects.
• Provide supervisory guidance and leadership for staff BAS controls technicians.

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About Elon University

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.

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