Controls Engineer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Structured mentorship and training

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Austin, TX, is seeking a Controls Engineer to support design, development, and integration of hardware drawings and software for building automation systems. You will build foundational skills in control programming, CAD drawing production, and system configuration under senior guidance.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, review plans, generate CAD control drawings, assist with controller selection, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or related experience required.
• 0–3 years of experience in building or process controls; internships considered.
• Basic ability to read and interpret technical documentation, sequences of operation, and specifications.
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Foundational knowledge of building mechanical/electrical equipment and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and proposals; collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers and contractors during design.
• Generate CAD control drawings and project submittal drawings under senior review; assist with selecting controllers and end devices.
• Support software specialists and field technicians with control programming, debugging, simulation, and testing tasks.
• Assist with designing and verifying graphics files per project requirements.
• Support LAN/WAN configuration tasks, including basic BACnet integration, under senior guidance.
• Learn open-protocol control products and multi-vendor HVAC control applications.

Skills

Technical reading

HVAC basics

Network fundamentals

Programming basics

Education

Two-year technical degree in engineering tech

Bachelor's degree in Controls/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

DSI, Dynamic System a Quanta company is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of hardware drawings and software components for building automation systems under the direction of senior controls engineers. Builds foundational skills in control system programming, CAD drawing production, and system configuration while contributing to active project work.

What You'll Do

• Assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and proposals; support collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers and contractors during design
• Generate CAD control drawings and project submittal drawings under senior review; assist with selecting controllers and end devices
• Support software specialists and field technicians with control programming, debugging, simulation, and testing tasks
• Assist with designing and verifying graphics files per project requirements
• Support LAN/WAN configuration tasks, including basic BACnet integration, under senior guidance
• Learn open-protocol control products and multi-vendor HVAC control applications
• Maintain accurate project databases and job records

What You'll Bring

• Two-year technical degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technologies (or equivalent experience)
• 0–3 years of experience in building or process controls (internship/co-op experience considered)
• Basic ability to read and interpret technical documentation, sequences of operation, and specifications
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD
• Foundational knowledge of building mechanical/electrical equipment and HVAC systems
• Willingness to learn network topologies and programming fundamentals (e.g., BASIC or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or internship experience in building automation/controls
• Exposure to BACnet or other open-protocol control systems
• Bachelor's degree in Controls, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Structured mentorship and training toward senior controls engineer role
• Performance-based bonus opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.