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Job Summary:

We are seeking an Application Engineer - Lighting Controls to work on design, programming and commissioning for Lighting Controls applications, with further potential involvement in the other scopes depending on workloads. This is an entry-level position with potential to grow into new opportunities and roles for the right candidate.

ey Responsibilities:

Design

• Review project quote, drawings and determine requirements.
• Design lighting control systems and create supporting shop drawings package, including
• schematics, panel layout drawings, control narrative, network / system diagram, and bill of
• materials
• Coordinate and clarify project requirements with customers and consultants. Prepare and
• submit RFI's, emails, etc.
• Determine component compatibility and propose alternates when needed
• Obtain quotes from Vendors for materials per the project requirements
• Programming and configuration for lighting controllers and other components

Production Support

• Once the project is approved and into production, support the production team:
  • Help resolve conflicts with drawings and materials as needed
  • Assist the shop Production Lead with shop testing and configuration of equipment.
• Once project complete, perform close-out tasks:
  • Update “As-built” record drawings
  • Assist in document management of project info: QAQC reports, As-Builts, Manuals
  • and other project files

Field Commissioning

• Attend site to commission / test the control system once it is installed
• Provide training demonstration to the end-user and others
• Work with other team members, contractors, consultants and operators to troubleshoot
• issues when necessary

Estimating / Sales Support

• Learn the pricing of components, and assist the sales team to review estimates for accuracy
• and component selection
• Prepare change-order proposals if needed

Other Potential Work Scope

• Depending on primary workload, there would also be design tasks other items produced in our shop, such as:
  • Create design drawings for prefabricated assemblies for Building Automation projects
  • Control panel layout, schematics, design and drafting for other low-voltage controls,
  • like Building Automation, Energy Management, Security / Access Control, etc.
  • Assist in our Industrial controls design, for pumping stations. This includes preparing
  • shop drawings and potentially design for motor controls and power systems.
  • Work on standardizing panel design drawings for our design libraries

Qualifications:

• Familiar with various Electrical construction drawings: Site Plans, Electrical: Single line,
• ladder diagrams, schematics, PLC drawings, equipment layouts, equipment schedules / BOM and CEC
• Mechanical aptitude, general trade knowledge
• Controls programming experience and skills
• Computer proficient: PDF (Bluebeam), MS Office: Excel, Visio, AutoCAD
• Other computer skills – Programming, database design, advanced excel, graphics, AI etc…
• Communications experience – Network architecture, communications protocols (professional communication skills: email, phone, video, face to face)
• Construction industry experience in Mechanical / Electrical – design, construction, sales
• Manufacturing experience – resource planning, standard manufacturing processes
• Lean, Six Sigma, and other workplace process improvement training and experience
• Punctual and organized; able to meet a schedule
• Dedicated and takes ownership of tasks to ensure they are completed
• Effective time management skills

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

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