Senior Building Automation Design Engineer

Edison Smart®; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® near Toledo, OH is seeking a Lead Building Automation Design Engineer to lead BAS designs for data centers and mission critical projects. The role requires Niagara N4 expertise, strong HVAC controls knowledge, and the ability to guide engineers, designers, and technicians from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities include developing system architectures, wiring diagrams, control sequences, and reviewing design coordination drawings with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience designing Building Automation Systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of HVAC control sequences and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural, and control drawings.
• Experience reviewing submittals and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of BAS for commercial/institutional facilities.
• Develop BAS architectures, network layouts, controllers, and schematics.
• Design HVAC control strategies for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, pumps, and cooling towers.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and customers to ensure project success.

Skills

BAS design

HVAC controls

Control sequences

Leadership

Education

Niagara N4 certification

Tools

Tridium Niagara N4

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Building Automation Design Engineer to join our clients growing team near Toledo OH.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing commercial Building Automation Systems for Data Center and Mission Critical Projects & ideally hold an N4 certification.

You will lead the design of complex BAS projects from concept through implementation while providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, project managers, and field technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of complex Building Automation Systems (BAS) for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Develop BAS system architectures, network layouts, controller selections, and system schematics.
• Design HVAC control strategies and sequences for AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, central plants, and other mechanical systems.
• Develop detailed control drawings, points lists, sequences of operation, wiring diagrams, and engineering submittals.
• Design and configure Tridium Niagara N4 solutions.
• Review mechanical, electrical, architectural, and control drawings for design coordination.
• Translate project specifications and engineering requirements into practical BAS designs.
• Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, project managers, and customers.
• Support project teams during installation, programming, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and design revisions.
• Ensure BAS designs meet project specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Identify design risks and develop effective technical solutions.
• Assist with estimating, proposals, technical presentations, and project development as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Niagara N4 certification is required.
• 5+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems, HVAC controls, controls engineering, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with Tridium Niagara N4.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with BAS networks and protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural, and control drawings.
• Experience developing points lists, sequences of operation, control schematics, and system architectures.
• Strong AutoCAD or comparable BAS design software skills.