HVAC Controls Engineer

Mechanical Resource Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K/401k Match

Paid Vacation

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

401K/401k Match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Volunteering Time Off

Job summary

A HVAC and Controls specialist is seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Engineer in Nashville, TN. The candidate will design and implement complex HVAC control systems, primarily focusing on Distech Controls and the Niagara N4 platform. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, ensuring quality standards, and supporting project execution. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of HVAC experience and strong communication skills. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer supporting commercial or institutional HVAC systems.
• Expert-level experience with Distech Controls and Niagara N4.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and blueprints.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex control systems and perform integration tasks.
• Knowledge of BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and networked BAS architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of HVAC control systems using Distech Controls and Niagara N4.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to controls engineers.
• Develop and review detailed control schematics and layouts.
• Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, and engineers to translate designs into working systems.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet quality standards from design through turnover.
• Support field execution and project delivery in coordination with Controls Project Management.
• Lead or support high-level system integrations, networking strategies, and third-party coordination.
• Provide advanced technical support, customer training, and system walkthroughs for successful handoffs.

Skills

Distech Controls (ECLYPSE / ECB platforms)

Niagara N4 expertise

System-level troubleshooting

Knowledge of BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP

Commercial HVAC equipment understanding

Strong written and verbal communication

Self-directed and customer-focused

Job description

Mechanical Resource Group, an HVAC, hydronics, sales, and service organization, is seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer with expert-level experience in Distech Controls and the Niagara N4 platform. This role is responsible for designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning complex HVAC control systems and serving as a technical authority across projects.

MRG Core Values

• Industry leader committed to excellence
• Servant heart
• Committed to personal & professional growth
• Strategic selling team

Position Overview

The HVAC Controls Engineer will lead the design and implementation of complex HVAC control systems, with a primary focus on Distech Controls and the Niagara Framework (N4). This role involves owning system architecture decisions, providing technical leadership across projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring all engineering work meets MRG quality and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in Design and Implementation
  • Design and implement complex HVAC control systems using Distech Controls and Niagara N4, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Mentorship
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to develop controls engineers and programmers, reinforcing engineering standards and best practices.
• Schematic Creation
  • Develop and review detailed control schematics, risers, and layouts to support accurate installation and commissioning.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with project managers, field technicians, and engineers to translate designs into executable systems.
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all engineering deliverables meet MRG quality standards from design through final system turnover.
• Project Oversight
  • Support field execution and project delivery in coordination with Controls Project Management.
• Integration Leadership
  • Lead or support high-level system integrations, networking strategy, and third-party coordination.
• Customer Engagement
  • Provide advanced technical support, customer training, and system walkthroughs to ensure a successful handoff.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer supporting commercial or institutional HVAC systems
• Expert-level experience with Distech Controls (ECLYPSE / ECB platforms)
• Expert-level experience with Niagara N4 including station architecture, drivers, licensing, and security
• Strong system-level troubleshooting and integration experience
• Knowledge of BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and networked BAS architecture
• Deep understanding of commercial HVAC equipment (AHUs, VAVs, boilers, chillers, etc.)
• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction documents and blueprints
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and team interaction
• Self-directed, accountable, and customer-focused mindset

Benefits Package Includes

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
• Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• 401K/401k Match
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending account
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Volunteering Time Off