Lead Controls Engineer - HVAC & Building Automation

Kfi ENG; Minnetonka, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Company holidays

Job summary

KFI Engineers in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of building automation controls for HVAC systems. You will prepare control documents, sequences of operation, and unit-level to building-wide control strategies, coordinating with the DDC/SCADA teams.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, expertise in Tridium Niagara, and the ability to manage projects end-to-end while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in controls engineering.
• Ability to manage a project from start to finish.
• Proficiency with Tridium Niagara software and integration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of control documents for HVAC projects.
• Review and tune control systems for building operations.
• Provide field assistance and client communications as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and help define control standards.
• Manage large projects from start to finish.

Skills

Project management

Marketing & BD

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/ME/EE

Tools

Tridium Niagara

MS Office

PLC/DDC programming

SCADA/graphic development

Job description

KFI Engineers in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of building automation controls for HVAC systems. You will prepare control documents, sequences of operation, and unit-level to building-wide control strategies, coordinating with the DDC/SCADA teams.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, expertise in Tridium Niagara, and the ability to manage projects end-to-end while mentoring others.