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McKinstry Senior Technology Solutions Engineer in Seattle, Washington
Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are adding a Senior Technology Solutions Engineer our growing Digital Buildings Technical Services National division in anywhere in the United States. McKinstry has a unique perspective on the life of a building, andourTechnical Services suite of owner-direct offeringsassists clients in making the best decisions to improve the efficiency, comfort, sustainability, and lifespan of their building. The Technical Services team provides technical and strategic consulting services to make every building we touch more efficient. Our highly diverse group touches buildings of all kinds, from schools to hospitals to downtown high rises, with the intent to drive efficiency and optimization in every aspect of operations. As a Senior Technology Solutions Engineer, you will provide technical support for BAS performance issues, technical support and oversight of BAS contractors and client technicians for BAS-related workflow, and project oversight for system integrations projects. Another important responsibility will be to leverage BAS analytics to proactively identify, address and optimize system operation to reduce energy consumption and improve occupant comfort. To be successful in this role, you must have 5+ years of experience with various Building Automation Systems, especially Tridium (Niagara), Alerton, KMC, and JCI. The ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BAS field device, code, and sequence of operation will also take you far in this role. Additionally, experience in project management, building commissioning, energy optimization, and IT networking are a huge plus. You are great at: Project Management You will be responsible for supporting the alignment of our offering and delivery teams as they evolve. Collaboration will be key between local and enterprise-wide stakeholders to set and deliver this vision. Your planning skills will support tactical development ofresource plans for your team, equipmentrequirements,set milestones and support delivery of projects with excellence. Also, you will play an integral role in project budgeting, scoping, and savings strategies to maximize client impactwhile reducing risk. Client Support You will be a key point of contact for our clients, helping them develop and manage their internal projects, as well as leading McKinstry-generated work. Your expertise and excellent communication skills will be needed as you represent McKinstry to a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and your ability to serve as a trusted technical expert for all of their controls-related needs will make you an excellent candidate. What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree or equivalent work experience in the built environment 5-7+ years of BAS/controls experience, especially programming, integration, and energy management Excellent controls project management and people skills Willingness to travel up to 50% Understanding of building efficiency and basic design principles and standards Familiarity with IT troubleshooting in support of BAS networks Certification or experience in AX, N4, Niag