Building Automation Systems Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Certification reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot in Nashville, TN is seeking a Building Automation Systems Design Engineer to develop innovative HVAC controls for commercial and institutional facilities. You will design DDC systems from concept through construction, collaborating with project managers, programmers, and field technicians to deliver energy-efficient BAS solutions.

The role emphasizes designing BAS for AHUs, VAVs, chillers and central plant equipment, with open protocol integration (BACnet, Modbus).

Qualifications

• Experience designing or engineering commercial Building Automation or HVAC Controls systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, DDC controls and control strategies.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and networked control systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HVAC controls design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Schneider EcoStruxure

Siemens Desigo

Metasys

Distech

Delta Controls

Reliable Controls

Honeywell

Alerton

WebCTRL

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

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.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.