Programming Engineer

OpTerra was established to create a nationally-scaled, best-in-class energy service company (ESCO). OpTerra will evaluate, design, and implement a portfolio of energy efficiency and clean energy generation solutions for building owners and occupants in governmental, educational, institutional, commercial and industrial markets across the United States. OpTerras platform provides its operating divisions expanded business development channels and resources, broader service offerings, wider geographic footprint, and increased financial strength, including greater working capital and bonding capacity.

OpTerra is a portfolio company of Oaktree Power Opportunities Fund III, L.P., which is managed by the GFI Energy Group of Oaktree Capital Management. For information, visit www.opterraenergy.com.

Energy Control Inc. (ECI), an OpTerra Energy Company, is a premier comprehensive building systems provider marrying technology to energy efficiency and leader in Environmental Control, Security and Access Technology.

ECI is a System Integrator and Energy Service Company (ESCO) providing energy engineering and building control services since 1976. Services include design, specification and engineering of energy and cost saving modifications for commercial, educational institutions, government and industrial projects. ECI is a leader in technology driven solutions, building automation, security, and systems integration. ECI is recognized for designing and deploying breakthrough engineering techniques and provides LEED professional services.

ECI has expertise in computer-based technology solutions. The company focuses on engineering technology-based, financially driven solutions to reduce costs, and improve security in work/learning environments. ECIs professional prominence in the industry brings excellence in service to all customers. ECI has established long term relationships with customers based on sound investment, quality performance and maximum success. Quality is fundamental to ECIs approach to business and is the driving force in development of policies, procedures and strategies.

ECI has a long-term presence in the buildings space, doing business nationally from its corporate headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Position Overview:

This role serves as the technical resource and subject matter expert for Tridium. In order to effectively provide technical support for initial audit visits and ongoing customer support for the Auto Demand Response/CPP project, it is important that the position be filled by a person with controls background.

Responsibilities:

• This role must be able to program sequences into a Tridium JACE controller.
• This role should have experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) engineering and installation and should have an understanding of the complexities of integrating dissimilar BAS systems. A successful candidate will be able to recognize different Building Automation Systems (BAS) hardware and software.
• This role should have a basic understanding of BAS communications protocols, including BacNet, Lon, Modbus, or proprietary systems.

Qualifications:

• This role should have a basic understanding of network architecture and firewalls, ports, and network IP routing.
• This role should be able to communicate with the facility IT department, and be able to explain the requirements and needs of the project for timely completion and communicate the specific equipment security features, including login procedures.
• This role should understand the differences between Public, Private, Static, and NAT IP addressing schemes.
• This role should have a basic understanding of the software and hardware requirements that will be used on the project, or be able to learn in a timely fashion.
• This role must have an understanding of HVAC equipment and processes.
• This role must be an effective communicator, and be able to provide technical assistance to the audit staff, customers, and IT departments, and instillation crew.
• This role must have a complete understanding of the Tridium Niagara AX platform and associated hardware devices. Require 1 to 2 years of Tridium or integration platform controls experience.
• 4 year business or technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related engineering experience. Experience in commercial and industrial energy engineering, and facilities management and controls preferred. Must have building controls experience.
• Prefer someone who has strong program management experience.
• Programming experience preferred. Should be familiar with Java concepts.
• Must possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills. Strong presentation skills required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office projects is necessary. Computer proficiency is required.

Ability to travel 10 - 20%
Exempt position

Compensation: $70,000/yr