Building Automation Design Engineer for Data Centers

LVI Associates; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid flexibility

Competitive compensation package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Design Engineer to design Building Automation and control systems for large-scale data center projects across North America. You will develop control drawings, sequences of operation, and system schematics, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and commissioning teams.

The role emphasizes HVAC expertise, experience with BAS platforms, and energy optimization. Remote or hybrid options are available, with opportunities for career progression within the engineering

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing Building Automation, Controls, or BMS systems.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or large commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems including chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, AHUs, pumps and hydronics.
• Experience developing control sequences and points lists.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design Building Automation and Controls systems for data center and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop control drawings, network architecture diagrams, I/O schedules, panel layouts, and system schematics.
• Produce detailed sequences of operation based on project specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, and end users.
• Review mechanical and electrical drawings to ensure proper controls integration.
• Create points lists, device layouts, BOMs, and engineering submittals.
• Support project teams through design reviews, construction, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, client requirements, and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise related to HVAC systems, critical cooling infrastructure, and energy optimization strategies.
• Assist with value engineering efforts and recommend system improvements where applicable.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

HVAC domain knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or technical controls background preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BACnet

Modbus

Tridium Niagara

Siemens Desigo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Design Engineer to design Building Automation and control systems for large-scale data center projects across North America. You will develop control drawings, sequences of operation, and system schematics, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and commissioning teams.

The role emphasizes HVAC expertise, experience with BAS platforms, and energy optimization. Remote or hybrid options are available, with opportunities for career progression within the engineering