An Onsite Project Engineer is responsible for the onsite leadership and delivery of building automation projects. Day to day tasks will be determined by the specific requirements of each project.
It is expected that this role is 100% travel with all work taking place at customer project locations. Engineers in this role are eligible for travel benefits such as housing, per diem, and premium site pay.
ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership
- Provide technical guidance for a project team of 2-5 engineers
- Identify and assign tasks within the project team
- Lead customer meetings
- Maintain relationships with existing customers
Onsite System Startup
- Install project software and configuration onto site systems
- Participate in point to point loop checks for all instrumentation
- Perform software calibration and tuning
- Conduct functional tests of all systems
- Troubleshoot installation discrepancies
- Support additional customer testing
- Program field modifications as required
- Train customer representatives on operations and maintenance of system
Technical Experience (One or more of the following technologies)
- Controls Experience
- Rockwell: FactoryTalk Suite, RS Logix/Studio 5000, familiarity with PlantPAx DCS
- Other useful technologies include:
- Scripting languages (VBA, Python, etc.)
- Knowledge of Kepware OPC server, ThinManager, VMware is preferred.
HVAC
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
- Understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities.
- Experience with functional testing, including the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
- Experience with specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems
Competitive Base Salary: $80,000–$125,000, depending on experience
Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
Skills Required
- Experience with controls technologies, including at least one of Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite, RSLogix/Studio 5000, or PlantPAx DCS.
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems.
- Understanding of HVAC and plant utilities sequences of operation and P&IDs.
- Experience with functional testing and the ability to create, maintain, and execute test plans.
- Experience specifying instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel 100% to customer project locations.
- Scripting language experience, such as VBA or Python.
- Knowledge of Kepware OPC Server, ThinManager, or VMware.
RoviSys Building Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RoviSys Building Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by RoviSys Building Technologies.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance are included, indicating broad core coverage. Feedback suggests the overall package is presented as comprehensive across health-related benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited personal time, immediate vacation eligibility, and 10+ paid holidays are highlighted. These options provide multiple avenues for time away from work.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible hours and possible remote work in some roles are noted. This flexibility helps align work arrangements with project needs.
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What We Do
RoviSys Building Technologies (RBT) is a global provider of building automation services and solutions for industrial, commercial, and mission-critical applications in existing facilities and new construction. Founded as an expansion of RoviSys, the company integrates building management systems, environmental and enterprise systems, energy and load management, lighting, gas and water controls, and related infrastructure to improve facility performance, efficiency, and connectivity.
