Senior BAS Controls Design Engineer

TEC Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Systems is seeking a Senior HVAC Controls System Engineer to lead design phases of building automation projects in New York. You will translate mechanical requirements into detailed control strategies, panel layouts, wiring schematics, and network architectures.

The role requires independent operation, project oversight, and mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities include coordinating with project managers, field teams, and commissioning staff, while ensuring designs meet field

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading complex HVAC controls designs.
• Strong understanding of building MEP systems and diagnostics.
• Ability to translate architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings into control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets.
• Develop design schedules and manage engineering deliverables.
• Design DDC control panels, wiring schematics, and system interfaces.
• Create control strategies for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Design BAS/BMS communication networks and system architecture.
• Develop electrical installation drawings and scopes of work.
• Select control system products and create project bills of materials.
• Document sequences of operations and system performance parameters.
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and commissioning staff.
• Provide technical support during installation and startup.
• Ensure designs align with field conditions, constructability, and client expectations.
• Participate in client and contractor coordination meetings.
• Lead design efforts for large and complex projects.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior engineers.
• Establish design standards and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

HVAC controls design

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

MEP systems understanding

Tools

DDC programming

Panel design software

Job description

The Senior HVAC Controls System Engineer leads the design phase of building automation and control system projects, developing highly functional, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that meet project plans, specifications, and performance requirements.

This role is responsible for translating mechanical system requirements into detailed control strategies, panel designs, wiring schematics, and network architectures. Senior engineers operate independently, oversee complex projects, and mentor junior engineers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review contract drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets
• Develop design schedules and manage engineering deliverables
• Design DDC control panels, wiring schematics, and system interfaces
• Create control strategies for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Design BAS/BMS communication networks and system architecture
• Develop electrical installation drawings and scopes of work
• Select control system products and create project bills of materials
• Document sequences of operations and system performance parameters

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and commissioning staff
• Provide technical support during installation and startup
• Ensure designs align with field conditions, constructability, and client expectations
• Participate in client and contractor coordination meetings
• Lead design efforts for large and complex projects
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior engineers
• Establish design standards and best practices
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Senior-Level: 7+ years of experience leading complex controls designs

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Ability to interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and communications drawings
• Knowledge of system integration and building networks