Engineer

Basepoint Building Automations; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and HSAs/FSAs

Continuous training and development

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

A forward-thinking automation company is seeking an Engineer for a full-time role based in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or Kansas City. The Engineer will design control systems, maintain documentation, and engage with industry trends. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, technical proficiency with CAD or Visio, and a driver's license for site travel. The position offers top-tier benefits and emphasizes employee ownership, work-life balance, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD or Visio is essential.
• Experience with designing control systems for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design effective control systems based on specifications.
• Maintain formal design documentation and coordinate with project managers.
• Stay updated on industry trends and occasionally visit job sites.

Skills

Technical expertise with CAD or Visio

Understanding of mechanical and electrical blueprints

Project design and engineering skills

Ability to interpret construction bid drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

At Basepoint Building Automations, we’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and the belief that technology should make buildings — and the people in them — perform at their best. We are problem‑solvers, innovators, builders, collaborators, technicians, engineers, thinkers, learners, and leaders, passionate about turning complex systems into simple, sustainable solutions that make a real impact.

The Engineer will be based in either Des Moines, Cedar Rapids or Kansas City, creating and maintaining system designs for customer projects while working closely with project managers, programmers, sales staff, and field technicians.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems. You’ll spend about 60% of your time interpreting construction bid drawings, specifications, and scopes to engineer effective systems that meet project goals while staying under budget.
• Maintain documentation. Approximately 30% of the role involves creating and assembling formal design documentation, coordinating with project managers on orientation, information requests, and timelines.
• Industry engagement and site visits. About 10% of your time will be dedicated to staying current on industry trends through participation in trade organizations such as ASHRAE and GSX, and occasionally visiting job sites with project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an associate’s degree with relevant design experience.
• Technical expertise with proficiency in CAD or Visio, with a deep understanding of mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Project experience designing and engineering control systems for complex projects, using best practices and ensuring proper integration.
• Driver’s License required, as you must be able to travel to job sites as needed.

Benefits

• Offer: Employee-Owned Advantage. Join a 100% employee‑owned company—your impact matters, and you share in the success.
• Success: Top‑Tier Benefits. Premium medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; 401(k); HSAs/FSAs; and EAP support.
• Support – Learn and Lead. Grow professionally with continuous training and development, supported by our state‑of‑the‑art laboratory.
• Work‑life Balance. PTO, sick time, parental leave, volunteer hours, and a culture that values your contributions.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industry

Construction