Building Automation Design Engineer

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development & certificate

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Building Automation Design Engineer in the Dallas–Fort Worth area to design and engineer BAS/DDC systems for commercial and industrial HVAC projects. You will develop control drawings, wiring, and panel layouts, selecting components and coordinating with PMs, programmers, technicians, and contractors.

Responsibilities include reviewing specs, preparing submittals, and ensuring designs meet standards, while supporting field teams and documenting as-built drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience designing or engineering Building Automation Systems (BAS), DDC controls, or HVAC control systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and sequences of operation.
• Experience developing BAS control drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and engineering submittals.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, or similar design software.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, construction documents, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of BAS controllers, sensors, actuators, control valves, and field devices.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and building automation network architecture.
• Experience creating points lists, bills of materials, and control system documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and engineering deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across engineering, project management, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Design BAS/DDC control systems for commercial HVAC and building automation projects.
• Develop control drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, network architecture, and installation details.
• Review mechanical plans, specifications, equipment schedules, and sequences of operation to develop complete control system designs.
• Prepare engineering submittals, control schematics, points lists, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Select controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, and other control components based on project requirements.
• Design control solutions for AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and central plant systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, programmers, technicians, mechanical contractors, and consulting engineers throughout project execution.
• Review project specifications to ensure designs meet customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Support programming and field teams by addressing design questions, troubleshooting technical issues, and assisting with system integration.
• Develop and maintain accurate as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, standardize designs, and streamline engineering processes.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately and within project schedules.

Skills

BAS/DDC design

HVAC control systems

Reading mechanical/electrical drawings

Team collaboration across PMs, techs,

Problem solving / troubleshooting

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Visio

Job description

Building Automation Design Engineer

$85000 - $110000 per year | Dallas, TX | On-site | Permanent

Texas-based building automation system software and controls contractor

A bit about us:

A Texas-based building automation system software and controls contractor that specializes in the installation, repair, and service of BACnet DDC control and energy management systems.

Why join us?

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel (<10%) for site coordination and verification.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and certification reimbursement.

Job Details

Building Automation Design Engineer

Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Building Automation Design Engineer to join our growing team in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This position will focus on designing and engineering Building Automation Systems (BAS/DDC) for commercial and industrial HVAC applications.

The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing control drawings, system architecture, equipment selections, and technical documentation to support projects from initial design through installation and commissioning.

Our team works on a variety of projects, including commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, higher education, government facilities, and other complex building environments.

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with project managers, programmers, field technicians, and customers.

What You'll Do

• Design BAS/DDC control systems for commercial HVAC and building automation projects.
• Develop control drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, network architecture, and installation details.
• Review mechanical plans, specifications, equipment schedules, and sequences of operation to develop complete control system designs.
• Prepare engineering submittals, control schematics, points lists, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Select controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, and other control components based on project requirements.
• Design control solutions for AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and central plant systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, programmers, technicians, mechanical contractors, and consulting engineers throughout project execution.
• Review project specifications to ensure designs meet customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Support programming and field teams by addressing design questions, troubleshooting technical issues, and assisting with system integration.
• Develop and maintain accurate as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, standardize designs, and streamline engineering processes.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately and within project schedules.

What We're Looking For

• Experience designing or engineering Building Automation Systems (BAS), DDC controls, or HVAC control systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and sequences of operation.
• Experience developing BAS control drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and engineering submittals.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, or similar design software.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, construction documents, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of BAS controllers, sensors, actuators, control valves, and field devices.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and building automation network architecture.
• Experience creating points lists, bills of materials, and control system documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and engineering deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across engineering, project management, and field teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Reliable Controls building automation systems.
• Familiarity with other BAS platforms such as Niagara, Schneider Electric, Automated Logic, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, Distech, Delta Controls, or Honeywell.
• Experience designing systems for central plants, healthcare facilities, higher education, or large commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of energy management systems, system integration, and BACnet-based control networks.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is a plus.
• Previous experience working for a BAS contractor, controls integrator, or mechanical contractor.

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