Staff BMS/BAS HVAC Controls Design Engineer, EPC

Staff BMS/BAS HVAC Controls Design Engineer, EPC 

Redwood Materials is currently seeking a Staff BMS/BAS HVAC Controls Design Engineer to join our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction team. These roles are at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production. 

Responsibilities will include:  

• HVAC controls programming, design, installation, commissioning, and demonstration of HVAC and infrastructure systems such as chillers, boilers, adiabatic coolers, cooling towers, air handling units, fan coils, VAV terminals, exhaust fans.  
• Developing control logic for HVAC and infrastructure systems and other equipment used for building automation to meet the intended operation sequence.  
• Testing and debugging of software using simulation tools, and implementation of the software at the site. 
• BMS/BAS graphics to include understanding owner requirements for graphics, developing graphical schemes and floor plans, and implementation of the graphics in the BMS/BAs system. 
• Reviewing mechanical plans/schedules, P&IDs, flow diagrams, as well as valve and actuator sizing, sensor selection, controller selection, network interface selection. 
• Control panel design, plant & control schematics, loop wiring diagrams, electrical interlocks, and designing BMS network risers.  
• Development of drawings for control panels, power distribution, junction boxes, plant & control schematics, loop wiring diagrams, electrical interlocks, and designing BMS network risers. Included in the drawings are the general arrangement, internal layout, schematics, interconnection and wiring diagrams. 
• Development of control panel BOM’s. 
• Understanding of electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC, PLCs, and VFDs. 
• Familiarity with various control protocols including Profinet, Modbus TCP, and BACnet IP. 
• Familiarity with integrating HVAC and infrastructure control systems into a PLC system such as Siemens. 
• Performing inspections, testing, and commission of the facility systems. 
• Work individually and as part of a team to develop new products, support existing products, test and evaluate equipment. 

Desired Qualifications  

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, HVAC, or other related engineering degree, OR 5+ years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination with multiple teams or vendors to meet project requirements. 
• Windows Power User skill set, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software. 
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!