Senior Building Automation & Controls Engineer

Horwitz; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Horwitz is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, engineer, and implement Building Automation Systems across commercial projects. This role owns the engineering lifecycle—from submittals and control drawings through software, database architecture, and user interface design.

You will translate construction documents into executable control strategies, support field startup and commissioning, and deliver systems that are stable, maintainable, and trusted by operators.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Building Automation/Controls Industry.
• Visio and CAD experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in BAS submittals, control drawings, and system design.
• Advanced experience with BAS software, databases, and UI/graphics.
• Strong HVAC knowledge and controls sequencing capability.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop BAS submittals, including system architecture, sequences of operation, points lists, and network diagrams.
• Produce clear, constructible control drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Interpret construction documents, specifications, and intent into executable control strategies.
• Ensure engineering designs are technically sound, consistent, and field-ready.
• Design and implement BAS controller and supervisory software.
• Develop and maintain reusable control logic and engineering standards.
• Support system startup, testing, and optimization.
• Diagnose and resolve complex software and sequence issues.
• Build structured BAS databases, including points, alarms, trends, histories, and schedules.
• Enforce naming conventions and long-term maintainability.
• Optimize databases for performance, clarity, and serviceability.
• Serve as a technical resource to technicians, project managers, and commissioning agents.
• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Review field feedback and adjust engineering designs as needed.
• Contribute to standardization, templates, and best-practice documentation.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend advancements to enhance system capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation.

Skills

Plans & specs

Mechanical equipment

Programming languages

Industrial protocols

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Project management

Education

6+ years BAS experience

Visio & CAD experience

Mechanical engineering degree beneficial

BAS submittals, control drawings, system design

BAS software, databases, UI/graphics

HVAC knowledge & sequencing

Independent multi-project management

Tools

BAS software

Databases

UI/graphics

Job description

Horwitz is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, engineer, and implement Building Automation Systems across commercial projects. This role owns the engineering lifecycle—from submittals and control drawings through software, database architecture, and user interface design.

You will translate construction documents into executable control strategies, support field startup and commissioning, and deliver systems that are stable, maintainable, and trusted by operators.