Senior Controls Designer

Senior Commissioning Authority | Omaha, NE
100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
IMEG, formerly Optimized Systems, is hiring a Senior Commissioning Authority in Omaha, NE. This role is responsible for performing the full range of commissioning responsibilities on all building types, including large, complex projects, while leading retro-commissioning and energy assessment projects. With a controls focus, the role prepares commissioning plans and specifications, supports project documentation in Cx Alloy, and leads design reviews, site observations, functional testing, and reporting.
In this role, you will collaborate with engineers and experienced staff to develop high-quality documentation, support controls programming, and systems integration, and provide implementation, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning support.
At a Glance
Location: Omaha, NE or Des Moines, IA
Discipline: Commissioning
Markets: Strategic Growth Services
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 30% (project dependent)
Work Schedule: Full - time
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
Manage and/or support multiple commissioning projects, including client interface, team coordination, schedule management, and budget management.
Prepare commissioning plans and specifications and support web-based project management and documentation in Cx Alloy.
Perform commissioning reviews of construction documents and equipment submittals.
Perform technical analysis of building operation, including controls and sequences.
Lead construction meetings, perform jobsite field observations, and write detailed field reports.
Manage issues and support post-occupancy follow-up activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, proactively communicate with client stakeholders, and supervise and mentor less-experienced employees in a team-based atmosphere.
Support controls programming, systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning activities.
Develop and test control sequences, programming, graphics, and system functionality based on project requirements and engineered documents.
Integrate new and existing equipment and control systems using common industry communication protocols and third-party interfaces.
Investigate existing control systems and identify opportunities to improve programing, graphics, consistency, and performance.
Collaborate with engineers, clients, vendors, and project teams to successfully deliver controls projects.
Review control drawings, sequences of operation, and related project documentation.
General problem solving and other duties as needed.
What You'll Bring
Required
Education and Experience
Qualifications (one of the following):
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in Commissioning or in the Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) consulting industry, or equivalent
OR
11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in Commissioning or in the Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) design consulting industry, or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Strong oral and written skills and a proven ability to interact professionally with a wide a range of clients
Experienced knowledge of HVAC and electrical system designs and operations
Experienced knowledge of building automation and lighting control systems
Experienced with building automation and related control systems
Experienced with controls programming, systems integration , or troubleshooting
Ability to understand and interpret control drawings, sequences of operation, schematics, P&IDs, or other related technical documentation
Working knowledge of controls communication protocols and equipment integration.
Experienced in the review of construction documents (mechanical, controls, plumbing and electrical drawings, specifications, etc.)
Knowledge of construction industry safety practices and procedures
Experienced in troubleshooting of field devices and control hardware and software
Capable of self-performing functional testing of building MEP systems and coordinates non-standard test scopes such as technology, BECx, etc
Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 30%*
*travel will depend on project needs and may vary widely
Preferred
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Recognized Building Commissioning Certification preferred (or ability and desire to obtain one)
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises
Ability to climb ladders and safely maneuver around construction sites
About the Team
Building performance, controls, and commissioning implementation
BAS, controls programming, PCx, integration, analytics, and owner-support
Recent work includes UNMC Project Health - Controls Delivery, and Lewis Central High School PCx & Integration
Why IMEG
We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)