Senior Controls Engineer - HVAC

Company: Bartingale Mechanical
Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer - HVAC
Location: On-site & Eau Claire, WI
Opportunity Type: Union
Employment Type: Full‑time

Bartingale Mechanical is one of Wisconsin's premier providers of commercial plumbing, HVAC, and temperature control services. Headquartered in Eau Claire, we proudly serve businesses across Western Wisconsin with top‑tier air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and building automation solutions. We're known for our advanced tools, expert technicians, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Whether it's a heatwave or a deep freeze, Bartingale delivers reliable comfort while helping clients reduce energy costs.

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.

To successfully perform this role, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements outlined below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 organizational success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a technical program in a related field PLUS 5 years or more experience in HVAC controls and building automation systems including proficiency with Tridium Niagara.
• Proven success in leading large‑scale, complex controls projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering fundamentals, commissioning processes, HVAC principles, and business operations.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Windows OS, and control system…