Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide application engineering and software program development for campus building automation systems (BAS), HVAC, and building service systems.
• Coordinate with campus utilities staff to provide BAS engineering support for HVAC maintenance and projects.
• Troubleshoot and service the BAS communications network.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and external consultant engineers to provide complete engineering services.
• Establish design and application practices that implement energy conservation and sustainable design.
• Modify sequences of operation and controller programs to accommodate building remodel projects.
• Select, install, and calibrate meters and instrumentation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the installation, configuration, service, troubleshooting, and repair of building automation control systems (including pneumatic and electronic controls).
• Working knowledge of Tridium and Niagara framework.
• Proficiency in BAS programming using block coding and/or line coding methodology.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC system sequences of operation (chilled water, air handling, steam, etc.).
• Competency with test instrumentation such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and network sniffers.
• Familiarity with OSI model network layers for troubleshooting network issues.
• Niagara 4 Technical Certification.
• Valid CA noncommercial Class C License.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings and knowledge of electronic circuitry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building systems engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

UCLA is a premier public research university located in Los Angeles, California. Our Utilities department manages the complex building and energy systems that support a world-class campus community.