HVAC Controls Design Engineer

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement Opportunities

Stable Client Base/Tenured Staff

401K plan

Company Cell Phone / Laptop

Health/Dental insurance

Paid time off + Holidays + Sick time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join its Building Automation team in the Washington, DC metro area. This office-based role focuses on designing innovative BAS and HVAC controls solutions for commercial and institutional projects.

You will translate project requirements into complete BAS designs and collaborate with project managers, programmers, and field teams to deliver projects from concept through installation.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Electronics, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience designing Building Automation or HVAC Controls systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of BACnet and other building automation communication protocols.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design complete Building Automation System (BAS) solutions for HVAC controls projects.
• Create control drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, points lists, valve and damper schedules, and bill of materials.
• Develop and refine sequences of operation for mechanical systems and controls programming.
• Design BAS network architecture utilizing BACnet and other industry communication protocols.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Prepare submittal packages and engineering documentation for customer approval.
• Generate and track RFIs while assisting with design revisions and change orders throughout project execution.
• Support project managers, programmers, and field personnel with technical guidance during installation and commissioning.
• Participate in occasional project site visits to verify field conditions and support project startup.
• Maintain organized project documentation throughout the design process.

Skills

Building Automation

HVAC Controls

BACnet knowledge

AutoCAD

Communication

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD

BACnet protocol

Job description

A bit about us

A full-service HVAC controls, building automation, and energy management contractor.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Courtney Hoogervorst.

Job Details

HVAC Controls Design Engineer

Washington, DC Metro Area | Full Time

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Overview: We're looking for a Controls Design Engineer to join our growing Building Automation team in the Washington, DC metro area. This is an office-based role focused on designing innovative building automation and HVAC controls solutions for commercial and institutional projects.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys translating project requirements into complete BAS designs while collaborating with project managers, programmers, and field teams to deliver successful projects from concept through installation.

What You'll Do

• Design complete Building Automation System (BAS) solutions for HVAC controls projects.
• Create control drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, points lists, valve and damper schedules, and bill of materials.
• Develop and refine sequences of operation for mechanical systems and controls programming.
• Design BAS network architecture utilizing BACnet and other industry communication protocols.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Prepare submittal packages and engineering documentation for customer approval.
• Generate and track RFIs while assisting with design revisions and change orders throughout project execution.
• Support project managers, programmers, and field personnel with technical guidance during installation and commissioning.
• Participate in occasional project site visits to verify field conditions and support project startup.
• Maintain organized project documentation throughout the design process.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Electronics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience designing Building Automation or HVAC Controls systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of BACnet and other building automation communication protocols.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Stable Client Base/Tenured Staff
• 401K plan
• Company Cell Phone / Laptop
• Health/Dental insurance
• Paid time off + Holidays + Sick time

Equal Opportunity Statement

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