BAS Controls Design Engineer

EMCOR Services Automated Controls; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Company discounts

Job summary

EMCOR Services Automated Controls, a leading provider of BAS and energy management systems, seeks a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Design Engineer in Columbus, OH. You will design architectures, set installation plans, and define sequencing for projects.

You will develop control logic, program systems, and integrate BACnet/Modbus with third‑party equipment, while providing technical leadership during commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
• Extensive combination of technical training and 2+ years BAS/DDC or PLC experience may be considered in lieu of a formal educational degree
• 5 years' experience designing, programming, or engineering automation/control systems
• Experience using Automated Logic Corp (ALC) products is strongly preferred but not required
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and control theory to system design
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, and BAS architecture
• Proficiency with schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel design
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, or similar protocols
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Office, and BAS-related networking
• Ability to interpret construction documents and engineering standards
• Independent judgment and discretion in technical problem-solving
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-directed, accountable, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Professionalism and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Design and develop BAS, including DDC controls, using advanced engineering principles and industry standards
• Exercise independent judgment in system design, control strategies, and engineering solutions to meet project and compliance requirements
• Interpret construction documents to produce control system designs, submittals, and system architectures
• Develop and program control logic and integrate third-party systems (e.g., BACnet, Modbus)
• Serve as technical lead for assigned projects, responsible for key engineering decisions and system functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of design intent and execution
• Identify project risks, gaps, and ambiguities; develop solutions and initiate RFIs
• Review and validate engineering deliverables (schematics, layouts, sequences) for accuracy and quality
• Provide technical leadership during commissioning to ensure systems meet design intent
• Recommend design improvements to optimize system performance and reliability
• Select and specify control components and maintain accurate project documentation
• Provide subject matter expertise and elevate complex issues with recommended solutions
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope of the role

Skills

BAS design

DDC programming

Control theory

HVAC knowledge

Project management

Independent judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Microsoft Office

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

About Us

EMCOR Services Automated Controls is a turnkey solution provider of building automation and energy management systems for a variety of commercial, industrial, and other facilities. We specialize in designing and installing advanced automation solutions with intuitive and interactive graphical user interfaces.

Job Summary

Debra-Kuempel isseekingto fill aBuilding Automation Systems (BAS)Design Engineer position.This individual willbe responsible fordesigning systems architecture, setting installation plans, and setting pacingat the beginning of a project.This individualwillalsobe responsible fordesigning automatic temperature control and energy management systems, which includesproducing control schematics, wiring diagrams,settingsequences of operation, programming,and billingmaterial listsbased upon customer needs and/or project plans and specifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop BAS, including DDC controls, using advanced engineering principles and industry standards.
• Exercise independent judgment in system design, control strategies, and engineering solutions to meet project and compliance requirements.
• Interpret construction documents to produce control system designs, submittals, and system architectures.
• Develop and program control logic and integrate third-party systems (e.g., BACnet, Modbus).
• Serve as technical lead for assigned projects, responsible for key engineering decisions and system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of design intent and execution.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and ambiguities; develop solutions and initiate RFIs.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables (schematics, layouts, sequences) for accuracy and quality.
• Provide technical leadership during commissioning to ensure systems meet design intent.
• Recommend design improvements to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Select and specify control components and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise and elevate complex issues with recommended solutions.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
• Extensive combination of technical training and 2+ years of BAS/DDC or PLC experience may be considered in lieu of a formal educational degree.
• 5 years' experience designing, programming, or engineering automation/control systems.
• Experience using Automated Logic Corp (ALC) products is strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and control theory to system design.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, and BAS architecture.
• Proficiency with schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel design.
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, or similar protocols.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Office, and BAS-related networking.
• Ability to interpret construction documents and engineering standards.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in technical problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-directed, accountable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and strong collaborative skills.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit, see, talk, andhear. The employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employeeis regularly required towalk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee maybe requiredto commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit forlong periodsin front of a computerand alsotravel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement,an employeeassistanceprogram, company discounts, and more.Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible toparticipatein our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $75,000-$110,000

Other Compensation: Discretionary Bonus