Controls System Designer

Capstone Mechanical; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical is hiring a Building Automation Designer / Project Manager to design and deliver smart building systems using Tridium Niagara, Distech, and Honeywell. The role blends office design work with field visits to verify projects come to life and meet performance goals.

You will coordinate with teams, develop control sequences, program software, and help with testing, commissioning, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Background in HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems or building controls.
• Field or classroom experience (trade school, associate’s, or engineering degree).
• Familiarity with control systems like Tridium, Honeywell, or Distech or willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of HVAC equipment and control theory.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC control systems and select parts and layout for each project.
• Develop or write control sequences and logic for DDC controllers.
• Program and configure building automation software (Niagara, Distech or Honeywell).
• Coordinate with internal teams and contractors during installation.
• Test, startup, and commissioning activities; provide training and support after project completion.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Building controls

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Trade school

Associate’s degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Distech

Honeywell

Job description

Overview

We6rsquo;re hiring a Building Automation Designer / Project Manager to help design and deliver smart building systems using Tridium Niagara, Distech, and Honeywell. You6ll be part of a team that creates solutions to monitor and control HVAC systems for comfort, efficiency, and performance.

This role is primarily office-based, focused on design, coordination, and programming—but it also includes regular opportunities to visit job sites, see your work come to life, and get hands-on when needed. You6ll use basic hand tools, assist with commissioning, and collaborate directly with technicians in the field. It6s the best of both worlds: the structure of an office role with the variety and real-world connection that fieldwork brings.

This position is open to a wide range of experience levels. Whether you6re early in your career or already managing full projects, we6ll support your growth and give you the tools to succeed.

• Design HVAC control systems and select the right parts and layout for each project
• Help develop or write control sequences and logic for DDC controllers
• Program and configure building automation software (Niagara, Distech, or Honeywell)
• Coordinate with internal teams and contractors during installation
• Perform or assist with testing, startup, and commissioning
• Create drawings, point lists, and documentation for the job
• Troubleshoot system issues and support project closeout
• Provide training and support to end-users after project completion

Job Qualifications

We6re looking for technically minded individuals who enjoy problem-solving and are eager to grow.

You might be a fit if you have:

• A background in HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, or building controls
• Experience in the field or classroom (trade school, associate7s, or engineering degree)
• Familiarity with control systems like Tridium, Honeywell, or Distech — or interest in learning
• Basic understanding of HVAC equipment and control theory
• A willingness to work with a team and learn new technologies
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks from start to finish

Additional Skills That Set You Apart:

• Tridium Niagara N4 Certification
• Project management experience
• Comfort with reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, or network schematics
• Previous hands-on BAS or DDC system experience

Why Join Us

This is more than just a job — it6s a long-term career opportunity in a growing industry. You6ll work with a team that values initiative, supports your growth, and gives you real responsibility as you learn. Whether you6re just starting out or ready to lead, we want people who take pride in their work and enjoy figuring things out.

Equal Opportunity EmployerCapstone Mechanical strives to uphold high standards of fairness, business ethics, and responsible behavior. We also seek to provide outstanding career opportunities for all our employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Therefore, all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to anyone6s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, U.S. military veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Capstone Mechanical will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who as an employee, if such accommodation will enable the person to perform the essential functions of the job held, unless undue hardship for the company would result or the person poses a direct threat to themselves or others. Any employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the HR Manager and request such an accommodation(s). The employee should specify what accommodation they believe is needed to perform their job. The HR department will conduct an investigation to identify the barriers that interfere with the equal opportunity of the employee to perform their job. We will identify possible accommodations, if any, that will help eliminate the limitation. If the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose undue hardship, we will make the accommodation. Recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, assignments, working conditions, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, employee benefits, social and recreational programs and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or U.S. military veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or disability. We invite you to complete the optional self-identification fields below used for compliance with government regulations and record-keeping guidelines.