Where: West Lafayette, IN
Post date: N/A
Description of the role:
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Provide engineering design and oversight of campus Building Automation Systems (BAS), ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of HVAC and related systems
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Develop BAS design packages, including specifications, sequences of operations, control drawings, and points lists for new construction, renovations, and system upgrades, and oversee commissioning and functional testing
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Evaluate BAS vendors and platforms, including capabilities, open-protocol support, integration with existing campus systems, lifecycle cost, and service models, and make recommendations that support long-term campus needs
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Lead and manage the retro-commissioning (RCx) program for campus facilities, coordinating internal teams and external contractors to identify control issues, optimize sequences, and capture energy savings
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Provide oversight of BAS networks and architectures, collaborating closely with Purdue IT to ensure secure, transparent, and reliable connectivity for building controls and data
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Develop detailed demand curtailment and load-shedding strategies to reduce peak demand and maintain operations during extreme weather, utility constraints, or grid events
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Contribute to campus standards and guidelines for BAS design, controls sequences, and integration, supporting consistency and continuous improvement across projects
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Assist with developing and delivering training and technical guidance for technicians, operators, and designers, helping build BAS expertise across the organization
Minimum qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related field) or equivalent combination of education and relevant BAS controls experience
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Demonstrated experience with Building Automation Systems in large commercial, institutional, or campus environments, including design, programming, commissioning, and/or optimization
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Understanding of HVAC systems, control strategies, energy management principles, and retro-commissioning or re-tuning practices
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Experience coordinating with IT on networked control systems, cybersecurity considerations, and data integration is preferred
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across facilities, IT, design professionals, and external vendors