HVAC/Utilities Engineer

Responsibilities :

• The HVAC/Utilities engineer will play a hands-on role in troubleshooting and upgrading HVAC and utility systems within a facility.

• This position is split between troubleshooting existing systems and supporting facility infrastructure upgrades and capital projects.

• Diagnosing and resolving issues with HVAC control systems, alarms, and utilities.

• Hands-on troubleshooting of pneumatic actuators, steam systems, and HVAC alarms to ensure operational reliability.

• Responding to system failures and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.

• Supporting HVAC control unit and steam system upgrades, ensuring proper installation and integration.

• Assisting with facility infrastructure improvements, including utilities and HVAC system upgrades.

• Collaborating with project teams to enhance system performance and reliability.

• Providing technical support for control system modifications and commissioning activities.

• Working directly in the field to troubleshoot and resolve control system issues (not just reviewing drawings).

• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and facility safety regulations.

• Documenting troubleshooting processes, system upgrades, and modifications for future reference.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical expertise in HVAC utilities, control units, and steam system upgrades.

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC alarms and automation components.

• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system sequences.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to system optimization.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams, technicians, and facility staff.

• 7-10 years of experience

• Mechanical engineering experience with utilities (Chilled water/steam distribution and HVAC field devices)/ Construction Management

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.