HVAC Automation Engineer

VT/NH

Pay Range: $30.00 – $45.00/hour

Positions are available in Vermont & New Hampshire. VHV Company, a mechanical contractor with headquarters in Chittenden County Vermont, is looking for motivated self-starters who want to become part of our growing organization. Candidates must possess great work ethics, quality craftsmanship and a clear understanding that safety comes first.

At VHV, you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, we value teamwork, integrity, safety, continuous improvement, and treating each other with respect. Join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and growth.

Job Description:

The Automation Engineer performs engineering of HVAC Controls, Direct Digital Control’s (DDC) and Building Automation System’s (BAS).

• Well versed in all aspects of HVAC Building Automation\Energy Management\Systems Integrations\Direct Digital Controls.
• Understands advanced control systems, sequence of operations, IT networks, and smart HVAC equipment.
• Experience with an estimating software is a plus.
• Field experience is a plus.
• Experience with Tridium\Niagara, ABB\Cylon, Johnson Controls Facility Explorer or other control systems manufactures is a plus.
• Collaborate with the Automation Group Manager to assure that the company has in place processes and tools in line with industry best practices.
• Drive the implementation of appropriate technology throughout the Automation Group and company.
• Collaborate with all departments within the organization to assist in lead generation, opportunity execution, while assisting with the overall sales to operations strategy.
• Participate in project sales and the identification of sales targets.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications documents.
• Prepare estimates, bids and proposals.
• Coordinate estimates and control system design with the Construction\Design-build\Service sales teams.
• Daily interaction with estimating and sales personnel, consultants, etc.
• Participate in sales presentation as a technical resource as needed, to include presentations to facility owners and operators, consulting engineers and contractors.
• Participate in on-site pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Participate in project close-out/review meetings.
• Assist the Service Manager with the preparation of BAS/DDC retrofit and upgrade estimates.
• Review and pre-approve engineer submittals, bill of materials, control drawings and O&M Manuals with controls system team.
• Conduct “project turn-over” meetings with Senior controls Service Technicians and Automation Field Installers.

Opportunities:

• VHV is proud to announce that we offer a four-year apprenticeship program for HVAC/R service technicians. Come earn as you learn and receive an NCCER four-year journeyman’s card that is recognized throughout the country.
• When accepted into one of the apprenticeship programs you will be eligible for progressive wages as you develop skills and expertise.
• Opportunities for advancement exist for high-performing team members. We live our core value of being Committed to Improvement, offering access to education, training, and cross-functional growth. At VHV, we don’t just fill roles—we grow careers.