Project Engineer (BAS)
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Job Summary
About Robert Bosch GmbH
Headquartered in Germany Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology Industrial Technology Consumer Goods and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400000 associates generate sales of over 90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark short Bosch creates technology that is Invented for life. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its North America Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products industrial drive and control technology power tool security and building technology thermo-technology household appliances solar energy healthcare and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41000 associates in more than one hundred locations.
Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business
The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security energy efficiency and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Boschs role as a comprehensive supplier of energy building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting planning implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers commercial real estate buildings and federal state and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity maintaining its offices in Arizona California Nevada Texas New York and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures product lines across its wide range of services including Bosch 2023 Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Boschs Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy building automation and security solutions.
Job Summary: The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of building controls projects by coordinating design installation and commissioning activities. This role ensures project requirements are met by reviewing technical documentation supporting subcontractors and field teams troubleshooting system issues and maintaining quality across all phases of the project. The Project Engineer works cross-functionally to manage schedules materials and technical deliverables while providing proactive communication and solutions to keep projects on track and aligned with specifications and customer expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies and resolves potential project issues during design submittal and installation phases of the project.
- Coordinates with Subcontractors or internal installation team to achieve maximum value in installations including point to point check out and all the documentation that is involved.
- Troubleshoot and provide resolutions to mechanical and installation issues that can come up when executing the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
- Provide information proactively and support to subcontractors and other trade contractors on the project site.
- Review and quality check graphics and programming to meet the sequence of operations per specifications.
- Provide and ensure implementation of startup documentation including check out logs commissioning documents etc. as required for assigned projects.
- Ensure database backups are created and saved on the network share drive.
- Complete time sheets service work orders and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
- Review the as-built drawings for the accurate preparation of the close out documents.
- Coordinates and lays out work with Subcontractors or internal installation team to achieve maximum value in installations.
- Reviews all project documents and deliverables. Including Scope Plans Specification Contract Documents Design Submittals.
- Reviews Sales Estimates and forecast re-estimates as required.
- Attend all project meetings as required by the Customer.
- Walk the projects to know the status of the installation and to prepare for the project meetings.
- Review design submittal packages with the Design specialist to ensure it meets project specifications.
- Communicate with external organizations as required such as commissioning agents fire marshals consulting engineers building owners and other contractors to facilitate the pre-commissioning and commissioning process.
- Invoice projects timely and is actively engaged in collections to minimize aging.
- Coordinate material orders and timing with Material Coordinator to maximize material handling efficiency. Ensures all equipment is compatible and will function properly to achieve the required sequences.
- Provide input to sales and operations regarding the technical aspects of the project. This input could be associated with areas such as estimating value engineering scheduling special resource needs or other aspects particular to specific projects.
- Communicate to the customer and supervisors proactively regarding the project status. Provide solutions to avoid schedule and Milestone misses.
- Accurately estimate manpower needs for the duration of the project and communicate to supervisors on weekly scheduling meetings.
- Develop and Finalize Project schedules.
- Secure and review Estimates from Subcontractors
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a two-year technical degree in HVAC Mechanical or Electronics related studies. Or Five years of industry related experience specifically in the capacity of a lead systems specialist Design or Software Engineer.
- Other technical experience such as military on the job training programs etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
- An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products.
- An understanding of ACAD or similar program/software.
- Proficient working with electronic troubleshooting equipment such as volt meters amp meters oscilloscopes etc.
- The ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
- A working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers multi- phase power etc. (120VAC and greater)
- Experience with programming and the ability to troubleshoot networking issues is a plus.
- Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
- A thorough understanding of HVAC systems and how they operate.
- Understanding Project Specifications and requirements.
- Ability to read and understand constructions documents such as Plans Specs Contract requirements Architectural and electrical drawings.
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to Team members.
- Ability to successfully resolve conflicts and protect Bosch Building Technologies financial interests.
- Strong awareness of Bosch Building Technologies culture and the culture of the industry in which we work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Masters Degree in HVAC Mechanical or Electronics related studies
- 2 years of experience with ACAD or similar program/software.
- 2 years of experience programming and the ability to troubleshoot networking issues is a plus.
- 2 years of experience with constructions documents such as Plans Specs Contract requirements Architectural and electrical drawings.
- Deep understanding of HVAC systems and how they operate.
Physical Demands:
In general the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand climb walk sit push pull squat crawl and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle feel objects and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)
Working Conditions:
In general the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions work on job sites may be required to travel to and from job site locations may work in a typical office environment and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.
Additional Information:
- Compensation:$ per year
- Working Hours:This position generally works Monday- Friday overtime and on call when necessary
- Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K w/ company match
- Life/AD&D/LTD
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Since 1975, Climatec has built upon the trust of our customers. Climatec’s building experts are passionate about creating safe, comfortable and efficient building environments – and delivering extraordinary customer experiences. We have grown from humble beginnings into one of the lar ... View more