Building Automation Design Lead

Divcon Controls; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Growth

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Disability Coverage

Flexible PTO

Field-Based Employee Benefits

Job summary

Divcon is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, documentation, and implementation of complex building automation and control systems for data centers and critical facilities. You will guide a team of Senior Design Engineers and ensure engineering excellence aligned with Divcon standards.

In this role you will drive design execution, review schematics and wiring details, and coordinate with project teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced understanding of HVAC systems, control sequences, and DDC integration.
• In-depth knowledge of control communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, etc.).
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL 508A, and local energy codes.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for control system design and documentation
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Senior Design Engineers.
• Oversee BMS and EPMS design for data centers.
• Translate plans into complete automation control designs.
• Develop and review sequences of operation and system logic.
• Review submittals, BOMs, and device specifications.
• Engineer system architectures using BACnet, Modbus, and IP networks.
• Design and review custom control panels and support FAT/SAT and shop verification.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL codes across all designs.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawings and submittals.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, construction teams, vendors, and customers.
• Support commissioning and start-up with cross-functional teams.
• Lead drawing standards, CAD templates, and design workflows.
• Provide input on product direction and process improvements.
• Ensure timely development of O&M closeout documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

BMS/EPMS design

DDC/PLC

BACnet/Modbus/IP

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Code knowledge

Project management

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

P.E. or E.I.T. preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Ignition SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Divcon is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, documentation, and implementation of complex building automation and control systems for data centers and critical facilities. You will guide a team of Senior Design Engineers and ensure engineering excellence aligned with Divcon standards.

In this role you will drive design execution, review schematics and wiring details, and coordinate with project teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful