Controls Engineer

4 weeks ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Kirkwood Community College Full time
Salary: $66,198.00 Annually
Location : Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Full-Time Board-Approved
Job Number: 02358
Division: Facilities
Department: Facilities & Security
Opening Date: 02/10/2025

JOB GOAL:
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Perform skilled work in the operation, installation, and testing of digital controls (DDC) for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) of complex building systems. Applicant will also be active in facilities energy management strategies.
The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm with some after hours and emergency response as needed.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
  • Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
  • Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
  • Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
  • Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform programming, installation, configuration and maintenance of control systems and equipment
  • Setup and tune PID systems for air and water control systems
  • Work in collaboration with electro-mechanical technicians on a routine basis to resolve system issues and improve energy efficiency
  • Build and maintain graphic web pages within building automation system, using Niagara System
  • Respond to emergency situations such as: outages and disruption
  • Perform work in accordance with applicable safety rules and environmental regulatory requirements
  • Inspect projects and contractors to ensure work completed is incompliance with local and engineered standards
  • Attend contractor meetings to review specifications and provide guidance on building system controls
  • Schedule system shutdowns with clients, construction teams, and contractors
  • Involved with the strategic planning for system controls as it related to deferred maintenance.
  • Support the preventive maintenance program on system controls
  • Other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
  • Be able and willing to always represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
  • Safely operate, maintain, and detect defects in equipment and make minor repairs or adjustments.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers and supervisory personnel.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, and Direct Digital Controls.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the job involved.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Learn and operate the computer system that controls both the heating and cooling of all campus buildings, and electrical tester for repairing equipment.
  • Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Mechanical Engineering degree.
  • Recent and relevant work experience in HVAC/MEP design or automation systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
  • Experience Niagara systems.
  • Experience with Schneider, Trane, or other HVAC controllers.
  • Previous experience with controls, control engineering, PID loops, and control logic.
  • Experience in HVAC design and project management.
  • Experience in CAPA/Six Sigma or Reliability Engineering
  • Experience with MATLAB and SQL like language.
EEO/AA STATEMENT:It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: .WHY KIRKWOOD:Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them
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