Senior Controls Engineer - HVAC

Company: Bartingale Mechanical

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer - HVAC

Location: On-site & Duluth, MN

Opportunity Type: Non-Union

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is based at The Jamar Company’s headquarters in Duluth, MN
, while providing dedicated support to Bartingale Mechanical
, a Jamar-owned company located in Eau Claire, WI.

Bartingale Mechanical is one of Wisconsin’s premier providers of commercial plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and temperature control services. Headquartered in Eau Claire, Bartingale serves businesses throughout Western Wisconsin with top-tier air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and building automation solutions. Known for its advanced tools, highly skilled technicians, and exceptional customer service, Bartingale delivers reliable comfort and energy‑efficient solutions—whether facing extreme heat or the coldest winter days.

The Jamar Company is a solution‑focused specialty services provider with a strong regional presence and national reach. Jamar delivers dependable, industry‑leading results fueled by innovation, safety, and field leadership. Our diverse, collaborative, and people‑centered culture encourages new ideas, values relationships, and strives to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. We are driven by growth, excellence, and the belief that diverse perspectives lead to the best solutions.

In this role, you’ll be part of Jamar’s Duluth‑based office while contributing to the continued success of Bartingale Mechanical, supporting a well‑established and respected service provider within the Jamar family of companies.

Are you ready to lead cutting‑edge building automation projects and shape the future of smart HVAC systems? As a Senior Controls Engineer
, you will take ownership of complex, high‑impact initiatives—driving every phase from concept and design to commissioning and optimization.

In this role, you will be the go‑to technical authority, providing expert guidance, hands‑on troubleshooting, and mentorship to elevate team performance. You will tackle challenging problems head‑on, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions for our clients.

Your expertise will influence project managers, subcontractors, and company leadership, ensuring every system meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. If you thrive on solving complex technical puzzles, leading with confidence, and making a tangible impact on the built environment, this is your opportunity to join a team where your ideas matter and your skills shine.

• Lead the design, review, and approval of HVAC control drawings, schedules, submittals, sequences of operation, material lists, network layouts, electrical schematics, and as‑built documentation. Select hardware from multiple control vendors and validate the quality and adequacy of supplies and installations.
• Develop and integrate advanced control system programs, ensuring seamless operation of complex building automation systems.
• Oversee and assist with commissioning of controls and associated equipment. Provide senior‑level technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and field teams, driving quality, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate closely with subcontractors, technicians, and mechanics to align on agreements and work scope.
• Serve as the primary escalation point and technical resource, offering expert guidance, coaching, and hands‑on troubleshooting to resolve complex issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing the company in high‑impact meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Support cost estimation and proposal development, providing technical recommendations and serving as a trusted advisor throughout all project phases.
• Ensure safe operations in strict accordance with company policies and procedures; proactively minimize hazards and manage claims.
• Commit to continuous learning, maintaining a competitive edge through self‑study, certifications, and mastery of company standards, practices, and product lines.
• Actively contribute to company‑wide initiatives that enhance…