Building Automation Design Engineer - BAS/DDC Specialist

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

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.