Design Engineer - BAS/HVAC Controls

Kinetic Search Strategies, LLC; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Search Strategies, LLC in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Design Engineer to own BAS controls design from drawings to submittals and closeout, and to assemble systems that meet project specs. You will read blueprints, select controllers and peripherals, produce As-Builts and O&M docs, and collaborate with PMs to find value-engineering opportunities.

Candidates should have 2-5 years BAS experience, a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio and MS Office, and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on BAS experience with a mechanical or electrical engineering degree.
• Ability to read construction blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio and MS Office; basic networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own the controls design from initial drawings and sequences through submittals and closeout.
• Put the system together on paper by selecting the right controls and peripherals to match specs.
• Turn field changes into a finished design and produce accurate As-Builts.
• Wrap up the details with O&M documentation for clean project closeouts.
• Look for smarter, value-engineering and energy-efficiency opportunities with PMs and Engineers.
• Stay connected to the project team and keep stakeholders updated on progress.

Skills

BAS experience

Blueprint reading

Controls systems

Sequence of operations

Networking basics

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Office

TCP/IP networking

Job description

Job Description

Design Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000

Do you love the craft of controls design and want to see your work running inside some of the most sophisticated facilities in the country? Are you ready to take ownership and be rewarded for it, without fighting through layers of corporate red tape?

One of our clients sits in a sweet spot in the market - bigger than a mom-and-pop shop, more nimble than the giant nationals like Siemens or Johnson Controls. Because branches operate with strong independence, your day-to-day experience is shaped by people who actually know the work. They work with high-profile, enterprise-level clients including major tech campuses and data centers, and the engineers here who break the mold and bring strong ideas get noticed. This is an organization that invests in their people and where you can grow a long-term career.

What You Will Do:

• Own the controls design by taking BAS projects from initial drawings and sequences through submittals and closeout.
• Put the system together on paperby selecting the right controls and peripherals and make sure everything aligns with the project specs.
• Turn field changes into a finished design;capture what actually happened in the field and produce accurate As-Builts.
• Wrap up the detailsby pulling together O&M documentation so projects close out cleanly.
• Look for smarter ways to do things!Partner with PMs and Engineers to identify value-engineering and energy-efficiency opportunities.
• Stay connected to the project teamby keeping everyone in the loop on progress, changes, and anything that needs attention.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-5 years of hands-on BAS experience, with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree a strong plus.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and thorough understanding of controls systems, sequence of operations, RFI's. BOM, submittals, etc.
• Complex facility design experience (i.e. hi-rise, data center, hospitals, etc.)
• Ability to read construction blueprints and electrical schematics with confidence.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Visio, and MS Office, with basic TCP/IP and networking knowledge desired.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and willing to take full ownership of assigned work.
• Valid California driver's license and willingness to make occasional job site visits.