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# Controls Engineering Specialist

- **Company:** Southland Industries
- **Location:** Union City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $151,840.0 - $197,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Programming
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://southland.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=178184

## About the Role

+ Vocational degree in HVAC/Building Automation Controls - Required
 + Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, etc.) - Preferred
 + 1-3 years of relevant technical hands-on experience in systems programming and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems (DDC) is preferred
 + Working knowledge of HVAC mechanical and/or Electrical systems.
 + Working knowledge of computers and MS Suite software products.
 + Good troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
 + General knowledge of a technical or specialty area
 + Good knowledge of temperature control theory and HVAC/Building Automation systems
 + Working knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred

## Description

Works with senior engineers to assist in designing building automation systems consisting of mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations, valve and damper schedules, DDC panel layouts to meet the intent of the based on project plans, specifications and contract documents., + Performs low to medium complex software design and programming, trial runs and investigative tests.

 + Will support product and service training to customers. Provides and documents feedback on problem evaluation and resolution to project leaders.
 + Attends pre-booking meetings to gain knowledge of the sales estimate and project scope. Works with engineering group and/or supervisors to analyze plans, specifications, and contract to determine system requirements. Selects products, sizes, types, and location placement to ensure products meet specification requirements.
 + Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines, plus supports owner training as required by the project.
 + Works with engineering group to create and/or verify point database.
 + Creates/reviews job specific programming via computer for various systems (controls, creates /reviews and uploads point database, uploads graphics in the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
 + Verifies point database and programming operations are consistent with scope of work for the intended integration and sequence.
 + Backs up data from data servers and/or creates automated backup procedure.
 + Troubleshoots and resolves inconsistencies in the functions or sequence of operations.
 + Participates in final inspection and testing, assures customer acceptance, and conducts training for end user customers on system operations.


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