Design Engineer - Building Automation (Data centers)

LVI Associates; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid flexibility

Competitive compensation package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Design Engineer to design Building Automation and control systems for large-scale data center projects across North America. You will develop control drawings, sequences of operation, and system schematics, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and commissioning teams.

The role emphasizes HVAC expertise, experience with BAS platforms, and energy optimization. Remote or hybrid options are available, with opportunities for career progression within the engineering

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing Building Automation, Controls, or BMS systems.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or large commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems including chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, AHUs, pumps and hydronics.
• Experience developing control sequences and points lists.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design Building Automation and Controls systems for data center and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop control drawings, network architecture diagrams, I/O schedules, panel layouts, and system schematics.
• Produce detailed sequences of operation based on project specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, and end users.
• Review mechanical and electrical drawings to ensure proper controls integration.
• Create points lists, device layouts, BOMs, and engineering submittals.
• Support project teams through design reviews, construction, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, client requirements, and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise related to HVAC systems, critical cooling infrastructure, and energy optimization strategies.
• Assist with value engineering efforts and recommend system improvements where applicable.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

HVAC domain knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or technical controls background preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BACnet

Modbus

Tridium Niagara

Siemens Desigo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Remote/Hybrid options available) Industry: Building Automation / Mission Critical / Data Centers Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus + Benefits

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with a rapidly growing Building Automation contractor that specializes in mission-critical and data center environments across North America. Due to continued project growth, they are seeking a Design Engineer to support the design and engineering of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for large-scale data center projects.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the most advanced facilities in the industry, collaborating with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver high-performance control systems that support critical uptime requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Building Automation and Controls systems for data center and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop control drawings, network architecture diagrams, I/O schedules, panel layouts, and system schematics.
• Produce detailed sequences of operation based on project specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, and end users.
• Review mechanical and electrical drawings to ensure proper controls integration.
• Create points lists, device layouts, bill of materials (BOMs), and engineering submittals.
• Support project teams through design reviews, construction, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, client requirements, and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise related to HVAC systems, critical cooling infrastructure, and energy optimization strategies.
• Assist with value engineering efforts and recommend system improvements where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing Building Automation, Controls, or BMS systems.
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or large commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems including:
  • Chillers
  • CRAH Units
  • CRAC Units
  • Cooling Towers
  • Air Handling Units
  • Pumps and Hydronic Systems
• Experience developing control sequences and points lists.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with platforms such as:
  • Tridium Niagara
  • Siemens Desigo
  • Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Automated Logic (ALC)
  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
  • Delta Controls
  • Distech Controls
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based control networks.
• Previous experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Engineering degree or technical controls background preferred.

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to work on high-profile data center projects across North America.
• Strong project backlog and long-term career stability.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Remote or hybrid flexibility.
• Career progression into Senior Design Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Engineering Manager positions.
• Exposure to some of the fastest-growing markets in building automation and mission-critical infrastructure.