Job Details

Overview

Talent Community Senior Application Engineer

Job ID: 211865

Posted: 18-Mar-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Location(s): Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Las Vegas - Nevada - United States of America, Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America, Salt Lake City - Utah - United States of America

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Remote and must live in CST, MST or PST Zone

About the Role:

Responsibilities

• Create control databases, user interfaces and setup of control systems based on project specification and/or sale proposal.
• Perform field startup and system commissioning tasks.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers.
• A Senior Application Engineer will be responsible for mentoring team members in their subject matter expertise areas.
• Create programming logic using flow diagrams, sequences of operation, understanding panel layouts, termination details and project specifications or sales proposal.
• Program control applications using various software tools to support operator workstations, DDC field panels and third-party integration devices connected through multiple communications protocols.
• On-site and remote installation of software and control programs.
• Perform job site system checkout, commissioning and testing of control applications to verify proper operation according to project specifications, sales proposal and design documentation.
• Develop system user interfaces, according to project specifications or sales proposal.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to installers and customers.
• Act as the technical liaison between owner/construction managers.
• Deliver on-site and remote end user training for the use of the installed system.
• Performs advanced system analysis and diagnostics. Determines corrective action to restore systems to proper operating condition.
• Coordinate system installation with installing contractor at job site as required.
• Perform final walkthrough with owner and construction manager to ensure all punch list items are complete and job received signoff of substantial completion.
• Responsible for completing projects assigned by a Lead Application Engineer.
• Submit weekly timesheet with a breakdown of hours spent on each project assignment to Business Portal no later than 9 am Monday and preferably by end of business on Friday of the work week.
• Develop and mentor the Application Engineers.

Supervisory

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to coworkers within a project. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

What You'll Need

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering Required or minimal two years' experience in Building Automation Controls, Building Automation Sales, and/or Account Management, Project Management.

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient with understanding controls and HVAC systems and their terminology.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the use, setup and operation of Windows-based computers and desktop applications such as MS-Word and MS-Excel.
• Knowledge of Google drive and its associated applications is a plus.
• Proficient in programming tools and communication networks to include proficiency in Tridium Niagara Required.
• Must be proficient in reading BAS and MEP drawings to determine if the drawing and programming required will work together.

SKILLS

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must exhibit a professional attitude.
• Must maintain a clean and neat appearance.
• Must possess accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be willing to mentor and develop others.

CORE SKILLS

REQUIRED - Must possess an EXPERT knowledge level in a minimum of three of the following

• Niagara 4 Software
• DGLux5 Software
• Distech Controls Software
• API Protocols
• BACnet Protocol
• Modbus Protocol
• Lon Protocol
• IT Networking
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting

RISE = Respect / Integrity / Service / Excellence

Physical Abilities

• BODY POSITIONS: This position requires facilities to stand, sit, squat, stoop and kneel while performing all job functions.
• BODY MOVEMENTS: Walking, climbing, standing, bending, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing arms, wrists, hands and fingers, turning torso and head.
• BODY SENSES: Must have adequately acute senses of sight, and hearing to detect potentially positive or adverse individual and multiple process function. Additionally, must be able to hear specific conversation in the midst of multiple communication including telephone and personnel simultaneously. Work may require utilization of close and distant vision with the ability to focus (may use corrective lenses).

Mental

• MATHEMATICS: Must be able to perform routine arithmetic calculations typically associated with HVAC applications.

Working Conditions

Work will be performed primarily in climate-controlled conditions; some hazards may be encountered during job site visits, such as climbing ladders, rough terrain, dirt, dust, and fumes.

There may be exposure to stress-inducing and/or confrontational situations in addition to variable public noise levels.

Workdays generally follow office hours plus time associated for significant completion of responsibilities delegated to this position to satisfy deadlines and customer requirements, including second and third shift work and weekends, depending on project requirements.

Ability to travel up to 50% annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

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