Description

Electrical Engineer - Sr Level 10 Years Experience

Business Divisions: Nortek Air Solutions - OK Based

Time Type: Full Time

Classification: Salary

Travel - Low - Moderate (less than 6 trips per year - could depend on location)

Location -This position is based in the Oklahoma City metro area.

About Nortek Air Solutions

Since 1935 Nortek Air Solutions brands have been offering custom HVAC engineering innovation and expertise and is the largest group of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) brands in North America serving commercial, industrial, and institutional indoor environments. Nortek Air Solutions products are custom engineered to bring our customers optimal solutions for maximizing energy efficiency, reducing annual operating costs, improving indoor air quality, and achieving low sound levels. We offer high quality systems in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations for both new construction, renovation, and retrofit applications. The Nortek Air Solutions family of products is affiliated with industry-leading brands such as: Governair, Huntair, Mammoth, Temtrol, Venmar CES and Ventrol Air Handling Systems.

Job Summary

Position Overview: As an HVAC Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Your expertise in control systems, automation, and HVAC technology will be instrumental in ensuring efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly operation of HVAC systems. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and project managers to deliver innovative solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, architects, and mechanical engineers to understand project objectives and ensure that control solutions align with overall HVAC system designs.
• Develop detailed HVAC control system designs based on project specifications and requirements.
• Select appropriate hardware, sensors, and controllers to achieve optimal performance and energy efficiency.
• Perform electrical calculations to ensure that components are properly selected.
• Understand power side wiring requirements for complex HVAC systems.
• Write, modify, and test control algorithms and programs for HVAC systems.
• Implement controls communications protocols to seamlessly interface with customer requirements using BACnet, Modbus, LON, etc.
• Configure and integrate sensors, actuators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other devices to facilitate system automation and communication.
• Oversee the installation of HVAC control systems in our manufacturing environment to ensure that equipment is properly integrated with existing systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and commissioning of control systems to verify their functionality and compliance with design specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the commissioning process.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of HVAC control systems to identify opportunities for improvement in energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and system reliability.
• Recommend and implement enhancements, upgrades, or retrofits to optimize system performance.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system drawings, control narratives, and user manuals.
• Generate regular progress reports and project updates for internal teams and clients.
• Work with an R&D laboratory team to qualify new products.
• Ensure that all HVAC control systems meet relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Promote adherence to safety protocols during system installation and commissioning.
• Provide training and support to end-users, facility managers, and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of HVAC control systems.
• Offer technical assistance and troubleshoot issues encountered by clients and team members.

Job Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical engineering or related ABET engineering degree.
• Experience with selecting and programing DDC or PLC control systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC Sequence of Operations, Component Selection and Pricing.
• Ability to work with Bid Documents, Control Plans, and Specifications.
• Understanding of HVAC Systems.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid CAD operational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate technically, both internally with various departments and externally with customers, as needed.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail with effective ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a timeline driven environment.
• Motivated, creative, and enthusiastic to learn, and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Independent analysis and judgment skills to resolve non-standard problems.

Job Qualification Preferences

• Master's Degree in Computer or Electrical engineering.
• Manufacturing experience in HVAC or related industry.
• Experience with Automated Logic Controls, Delta Controls, Siemens Climatix Controls.
• Fluency in ePlan design software.
• Experience with UL1995, UL60335-2-40, UL508A, and NEC.
• Experience with listing / certification agencies such as UL and/or Intertek.

Interest in computer programming, including Python, MS Basic.NET and C#.

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.

About Nortek Air Solutions:

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC (NAS) is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is on of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

NAS is the largest manufacturer of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in North America. Its products include FANWALL TECHNOLOGY®, air handlers, packaged DX, vertical self-contained systems, energy recovery ventilators with integrated heating and cooling systems, coils and more. NAS has five strategically located manufacturing facilities which encompass over 2 million square feet of clean space and 180 sales representative offices. NAS's brands are known for innovation and advanced technology and provide customers with product solutions for every industrial need including commercial air handlers, clean room systems, and mission critical technology. NAS's end markets include healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, clean rooms, and data centers.

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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