Lead Building Automation Engineer

DLR Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer to lead the design of control systems for diverse building projects. You will guide project teams from schematics to construction administration, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules across multiple regions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects and engineers, development of building automation and electrical control systems, and mentoring junior staff while advancing the firm’s climate action commitments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years writing controls specifications and sequences of operations.
• Knowledge of building energy codes and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and staff across regions to ensure design criteria.
• Ensure design quality through multiple reviews and documentation.
• Manage project execution including budget, schedule, and scope.
• Develop and deliver status reports on milestones and deliverables.
• Engage in business development through RFPs and client interviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Budget management

Building energy codes

Quality assurance

Team mentoring

Client relations

Cross‑disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

PE licensed

Tools

SCADA design

Autodesk Revit

Building automation systems

Job description

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer to lead the design of control systems for diverse building projects. You will guide project teams from schematics to construction administration, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules across multiple regions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects and engineers, development of building automation and electrical control systems, and mentoring junior staff while advancing the firm’s climate action commitments.