Engineer II

Under general supervision of the Building Automation System (BAS) division project coordinator, serves as a technical expert to plan, execute, operate, maintain, and repair Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) in over 100 commercial buildings across over 12 million square feet of occupiable space.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Directly responsible for performing BAS and EMCS operations, sequencing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all other applicable codes and ordinances, as well as county and department requirements and procedures.
• Develops unique solutions to meet specific operational requirements while managing associated risks.
• Takes complete responsibility and ownership of complex critical building BAS/EMCS, HVAC and electrical systems across the portfolio of Facilities Management Department buildings.
• Serve as Department expert for BAS/EMCS systems to include equipment, protocols, building codes, information technology interfacing and integration, and process control system troubleshooting and documentation of control activities.
• Uses strong IT programming as well as mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills to ensure successful operation and maintenance of BAS/EMCS.
• Review trend data and on-site performance using building load simulation software programs to ensure compliance with design.
• Re-commission building controls optimization systems that provide both long- and short-term goals to reduce utility usage and costs and minimize our impact on the environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus, one year of professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.

Upon successful completion of four years of professional engineering experience, Engineer II employees are eligible for a non-competitive appointment to Engineer III within the engineering discipline for which they have been trained.