Building Automation Systems Design Engineer

Jobot; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer &

Paid time off and holidays

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Building Automation Systems Design Engineer to develop innovative HVAC controls solutions for commercial and institutional facilities. In this role, you'll design BAS/DDC systems from concept through construction, working closely with project managers, programmers, and field technicians to deliver reliable, energy-efficient building automation systems.

The position is based in Nashville, TN, with opportunities to design control strategies for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, and

Qualifications

• Experience designing or engineering commercial Building Automation or HVAC Controls systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, DDC controls, and control strategies.
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Distech, Delta Controls, Reliable Controls, Honeywell, Alerton, or Automated Logic (WebCTRL).
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and networked control systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design Building Automation (BAS/DDC) systems for commercial HVAC applications.
• Develop control sequences, point lists, network architecture, and system drawings.
• Engineer control solutions for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, heat pumps, and central plant equipment.
• Generate submittals, panel layouts, and project documentation.
• Review mechanical plans and specifications to ensure accurate system design.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and field teams throughout project execution.
• Support system integrations using BACnet, Modbus, and other open protocols.

Skills

HVAC controls design

BAS platforms

BACnet/Modbus knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Job details

Full-service building automation systems (BAS) integrator.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Courtney Hoogervorst.

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year.

A bit about us

A full-service building automation systems (BAS) integrator specializing in HVAC controls, energy management, security integration, and whole-building automation for commercial, healthcare, education, government, industrial, and institutional facilities.

Why join us

• 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 Systems Design Engineer

Location: Nashville, TN.

Summary: We're seeking a Building Automation Systems Design Engineer to develop innovative HVAC controls solutions for commercial and institutional facilities. In this role, you'll design DDC systems from concept through construction, working closely with project managers, programmers, and field technicians to deliver reliable, energy-efficient building automation systems.

What You'll Do

• Design Building Automation (BAS/DDC) systems for commercial HVAC applications.
• Develop control sequences, point lists, network architecture, and system drawings.
• Engineer control solutions for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, heat pumps, and central plant equipment.
• Generate submittals, panel layouts, and project documentation.
• Review mechanical plans and specifications to ensure accurate system design.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and field teams throughout project execution.
• Support system integrations using BACnet, Modbus, and other open protocols.

What We're Looking For

• Experience designing or engineering commercial Building Automation or HVAC Controls systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, DDC controls, and control strategies.
• Experience with one or more BAS platforms including Tridium Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Distech, Delta Controls, Reliable Controls, Honeywell, Alerton, or Automated Logic (WebCTRL).
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and networked control systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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