HVAC Controls Design Drafter

EMCOR Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group seeks a detail-oriented HVAC Controls Design Drafter for our New York City team. You will produce precise schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts for BMS/BAS projects, collaborate with engineers, and update floorplans and SVGs as needed.

The role requires AutoCAD proficiency, familiarity with HVAC and building automation disciplines, and strong communication. This is an in-office, full-time position based in NYC with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of AutoCAD drafting experience in HVAC, building automation, or electrical schematics.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM knowledge is a strong plus.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical plans, electrical schematics, and architectural blueprints.
• Familiarity with low-voltage electrical circuits, relay logic, and standard HVAC equipment.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office experience is a plus.
• Team player with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive control schematics, floorplan drawings, wiring diagrams, and system layouts for building automation systems.
• Create, modify, and manage AutoCAD drawings in line with guidelines.
• Interpret specifications to generate I/O summaries and integrate operation sequences into design sheets.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field technicians to resolve design changes before installation.
• Maintain organized project files, track revisions, and prepare submittal packages.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

HVAC controls

Electrical schematics

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Drafting/Design or Mechanical Technology

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

About Us

We offer complete building controls and engineering solutions, including precision design, software programming, graphics, and commissioning. Combining leading-edge technology, open-protocol solutions, and customized service, we help clients improve building management for greater efficiency, comfort, and security.

Job Summary

Control Solutions Group, Inc. , an EMCOR Group company, seeksa detail-oriented HVAC Controls Design Drafter to join our New York City team.

In this role, the HVAC Controls Design Drafter will be responsible for creating precise, production-ready technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for building automation and control systems (BMS/BAS). You will collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to update floorplans, create Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) using Adobe Illustrator, and develop control as-builts.

Experience with controls, BMS, BAS, DDC, Building Automation, Building Management, EPMS and Energy Management Systems is preferred.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive control schematics, cleaning AutoCAD drawings for floorplans, point-to-point wiring diagrams, system architecture layouts, and control panel details.
• Create, modify, and manage design drawings using AutoCAD in compliance with company and industry guidelines.
• Interpret engineering specifications to generate input/output (I/O) summaries and integrate Sequences of Operation into the design sheets.
• Coordinate with our engineers, project managers, and field technicians to resolve design modifications before installation.
• Maintain organized project files, perform revision tracking (redlines), and process submittal packages.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting/Design or Mechanical Technology.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in AutoCAD drafting, specifically focused on HVAC controls, building automation, or electrical schematics.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (knowledge of Revit/BIM software is a strong plus).
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical plans, electrical schematics, and architectural blueprints.
• Familiarity with low-voltage electrical circuits, relay logic, and standard HVAC mechanical equipment.
• Strong general computer skills, with Microsoft Office experience considered a strong plus.
• A self-motivated team member with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday, in-office position based in our NYC office.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

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Geographic Disclosure

New York, New York

Compensation Range

$70,000 to $95,000 / year (Commensurate with experience)