HVAC Building Automation Engineer – Design & Controls

Job

504588

18-May-2026

Full-time

Permanent

• Beltsville
  - Maryland
• Buffalo Grove
  - Illinois
• Denver
  - Illinois
• Irving
  - Texas
• Jacksonville
  - Illinois
• Portland
  - Texas
• Seattle
  - Washington

This candidate can be located anywhere in the US within one hour of a major airport.

This Building Automation Engineer will lead technical aspects during pre‑construction and early project phases, translating owner and project requirements into coordinated, constructible BAS design‑assist solutions. The role partners closely with Engineers of Record, contractors, and internal delivery teams to identify risks early, resolve integration and constructability challenges, and deliver complete, compliant, and commissioning‑ready engineering packages.

• Understand project requirements and design building automation solutions for data centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, high-rise buildings, and laboratory facilities.
• Demonstrate expertise in engineering, contracting processes, and design build, with a strong grasp of submittal requirements and documentation standards essential for project success.
• Collaborate directly with clients and the EOR to protect design intent and drive cost‑effective technical decisions, including site visits and in‑person working sessions to develop and document client engineering standards.
• Perform engineering site surveys to gather as‑built documentation, verify existing conditions, and identify potential challenges.
• Attend internal and external meetings to support potential opportunities and contribute technical details to project designs.
• Prepare and/or work with an engineer to prepare design documents, including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, system integration, bills of materials, sequences of operations, valve and damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts.
• Design building automation network architecture to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third‑party integration devices connected through Modbus, Siemens APOGEE, Desigo or BACnet.
• Analyze plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and risks.
• Design building and space pressurization solutions, chiller and boiler plant sequencing control, and related processes.
• Prepare engineering re‑estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
• Act as a resource and mentor for junior colleagues, offering constructive feedback and support to aid their professional growth.
• Perform quality assurance and peer‑review engineering documents.

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.
• Demonstrated ability to design large and complex jobs with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Position will be hybrid with visits to the local area office and contractors.

$68,830 - $117,994 annually.

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