BAS Controls Engineer – HVAC & Building Automation

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission BAS for new and retrofit projects in commercial buildings. You will work with cross-functional teams to integrate control sequences with mechanical designs and documentation, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Industrial Automation & Controls, 3–5 years of AutoCAD/AutoCAD MEP experience, and a background in commercial HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety and quality.
• Excellent communication and ability to coordinate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze, and interpret plans, submittals, and specifications.
• Perform hardware and software engineering for BAS on new/build retrofit projects.
• Interpret project financials and apply value engineering concepts.
• Develop cost-effective control sequences and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate findings clearly to management, customers, and field teams.
• Write sequences of operations and procedure manuals.

Skills

MS Office

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Automation & Controls

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD MEP

Job description

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission BAS for new and retrofit projects in commercial buildings. You will work with cross-functional teams to integrate control sequences with mechanical designs and documentation, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Industrial Automation & Controls, 3–5 years of AutoCAD/AutoCAD MEP experience, and a background in commercial HVAC systems.