Building Automation Controls Design Engineer

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

401K plan

Company cell phone / laptop

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Jobot in Washington, DC is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join our Building Automation team. You will design BAS for commercial and institutional projects, translating requirements into complete HVAC controls solutions from concept through installation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, programmers, and field teams, with opportunities for growth in a stable, full-time position in the DC metro area.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Electronics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience designing Building Automation or HVAC Controls systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of BACnet and other building automation communication protocols.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design complete Building Automation System (BAS) solutions for HVAC controls projects.
• Create control drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, points lists, valve and damper schedules, and bill of materials.
• Develop and refine sequences of operation for mechanical systems and controls programming.
• Design BAS network architecture utilizing BACnet and other industry communication protocols.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Prepare submittal packages and engineering documentation for customer approval.
• Generate and track RFIs while assisting with design revisions and change orders throughout project execution.
• Support project managers, programmers, and field personnel with technical guidance during installation and commissioning.
• Participate in occasional project site visits to verify field conditions and support project startup.
• Maintain organized project documentation throughout the design process.

Skills

BAS design

HVAC controls

BACnet

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Jobot in Washington, DC is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join our Building Automation team. You will design BAS for commercial and institutional projects, translating requirements into complete HVAC controls solutions from concept through installation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, programmers, and field teams, with opportunities for growth in a stable, full-time position in the DC metro area.