Engineer III

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Engineer III

Salary

$76,117.81 - $126,862.32 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-00712

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

03/16/2024

Closing Date

6/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S27

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Plans and directs a variety of Building Automation (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) design and construction projects for and in occupied spaces. As a BAS/EMCS technical expert takes the lead to determine system requirements for new installations and retrofits. Takes complete project management responsibility and ownership of BAS/EMCS and HVAC capital projects during construction. Serves as department expert for BAS/EMCS systems to include equipment, protocols, building codes, information technology interfacing and integration, and process control system troubleshooting and documentation of control activities. 

Uses strong IT programming as well as, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills to ensure successful projects and operation of BAS/EMCS. Manages projects from discovery and design to development and implementation. Maintains complete control of project schedule, budget and risks. Develops and reviews design requirements; reviewing, modifying, and approving design plans, authoring scope of work documents. Reviews and approves submittals, managing the installation and commissioning of automation projects, and validate the automated systems for adherence to requirements, industry standards, applicable codes, and intended system operation. Ensures the timely completions of projects assigned, consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years direct experience as the capital project lead (Engineer or Project Manager) specifying and managing instillation and replacement of commercial building Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS)/Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS). 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to access facility equipment rooms, attics and roofs. Must be able to climb ladders. Must be able to communicate by telephone and computer. Must be able to discern color for review and monitoring of electronic systems. Must have eyesight adequate to review engineering plans. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include a practical exercise.

This job announcement is listed with a closing date of June 14, 2024, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  
 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.


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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • LiveWell Program
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees' Child Care Center
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE:  Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

 

Non-Merit Positions

  1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
    • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Program
    • Deferred Compensation
  2. Temporary:  scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
    • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
If you indicated that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please indicate "not applicable."
  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Other (related field)
  • Other (non-related field)
  • Not applicable
03
If you answered "Other (related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable."
04
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
  • Less than 45 quarter hours
  • 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
  • 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
  • 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
  • 180 or more quarter hours
  • Less than 30 semester hours
  • 30 to less than 60 semester hours
  • 60 to less than 90 semester hours
  • 90 to less than 120 semester hours
  • 120 or more semester hours
  • Not applicable
05
Did you attend a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
  • Yes
  • No
06
How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you possess in the engineering field? (Progressively responsible experience: Refers to tasks, job duties, or roles that demonstrate growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.)
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight or more years
07
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Please indicate which of the following certifications you currently possess. Check all that apply.
  • Trane Summit 102
  • Trane Tracer ES Installation and Programming
  • Siemens APOGEE
  • None of the above
09
Do you have experience in HVAC?
  • Yes
  • No
10
How many years of experience do you have working with programming/configurations of Building Management Systems/Energy Management Control Systems/Building Energy Management Systems?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
11
How many years of experience in facility operations and energy management activities do you have?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
12
This position is considered "essential," which requires the incumbent to report to work reqardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of weather emergencies?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Fairfax County
Address
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035
Phone
703-324-4900