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!