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Applications Engineer Senior

Req ID:  12760
Work Flexibility:  Hybrid

   

                                                                         

 

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits. 

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Inc. family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, and better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services.  

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.  

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.  

 

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Application Engineer to join the Distech Controls Enterprise Solutions team (DCES).

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering control system solutions for strategic customers. As the senior member of the project team, you will lead design and software engineering activities supporting the successful implementation of large and/or multisite building automation projects.

Reporting to the Project Team Manager, you will collaborate with Project Managers and Application Engineers to ensure consistency in engineering standards and project delivery across Strategic Account projects.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Translate Building Automation and Control System requirements into innovative, competitive solutions.

  • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align engineering activities with schedules, budgets, and customer/vendor requirements.

  • Produce engineering deliverables including submittal packages, drawings, system architecture, database generation, graphics development, system configuration, and programming.

  • Support Application Engineers, Field Engineers, and Startup Technicians during troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning phases.

  • Develop and refine engineering processes, standards, and documentation to improve efficiency and quality.

  • Provide cross-functional support to Sales, Service, and Project teams.

  • Engage directly with customers to enhance their experience with DCES.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 8+ years of directly related experience as an Applications Engineer or Senior Automation Technician.

    • Minimum 10 years of experience in the Building Automation System (BAS) industry.

    • Expertise with BAS tools including Niagara Framework, LonWorks, and BACnet.

    • Ability to work independently from a home office.

    • Strong self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.

    • Knowledge of building, electrical, and mechanical codes and standards.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Smartsheet, and scheduling tools.

    • Valid passport with ability to travel up to 80%.


    Required Technical Expertise

    • Experience integrating software tools such as Excel, AutoCAD, and Visio.

    • Ability to design and construct Building Management System (BMS) drawing packages.

    • Strong knowledge of networking, system configuration, and troubleshooting.

    • Niagara AX and N4 Tridium Certification.

    • Experience interfacing Niagara Servers with multiple JACE topologies.

    • Deep understanding of HVAC applications, building services operations, and automated controls theory.

    • Ability to use electronic test equipment (volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes).

    • Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic diagrams.

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    • Proven ability to build lasting customer relationships.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Distech Controls GFX programming and debugging.

  • Experience with Distech Controllers and related hardware.

  • Experience using Distech Eclypse Designer.

  • Strong IT infrastructure background.

  • Experience with nLight Air and Wired lighting control platforms.



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Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

 

The range for this position is $83,300.00  to $149,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

 

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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