Controls Engineer - Building Automation & HVAC

Jobot; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90-135k Base

Annual Bonuses

Flex Schedule

Hybrid Schedule

401K Matching

Accelerated Career Growth

Challenging Problems

Job summary

Jobot, a U.S.-based engineering company, specializes in optimizing large HVAC and chilled-water systems in commercial and industrial buildings. The role focuses on building automation, HVAC controls, and system integration, with responsibilities spanning site assessments, data analysis, planning, and commissioning.

You will lead field startup activities, troubleshoot during commissioning and live operation, and train clients on system operation and diagnostics, while collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Associate degree in mechanical or electrical/electronic technology with 2 years related experience.
• Industrial and/or commercial HVAC: central plants, mechanical systems
• Building automation systems and controls
• Industrial control systems: building automation, PLC, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to diagnose issues across mechanical systems, controls, and sensors
• Proactive, self-directed approach to identifying and resolving problems in the field
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 25-30% of the time (M-F only)

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-sale and post-award site assessments, including mechanical, operational, and control system evaluations
• Collect and analyze system data to identify performance gaps, control issues, and optimization opportunities
• Develop project implementation plans, scopes of work, and budgetary estimates
• Lead field startup and commissioning activities to ensure systems operate per design intent and specifications
• Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and instrumentation issues during commissioning and live operation
• Provide on-site and remote client training on system operation, maintenance, and diagnostics
• Support post-installation measurement, verification, and performance optimization
• Act as a technical liaison between clients, internal engineering teams, and integration partners

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Self-directed

Field Operations

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/electronic technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Niagara Framework

Field instrumentation and sensors

VFDs

Job description

Jobot, a U.S.-based engineering company, specializes in optimizing large HVAC and chilled-water systems in commercial and industrial buildings. The role focuses on building automation, HVAC controls, and system integration, with responsibilities spanning site assessments, data analysis, planning, and commissioning.

You will lead field startup activities, troubleshoot during commissioning and live operation, and train clients on system operation and diagnostics, while collaborating with internal