Senior Building Automation Design Engineer

divcon; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Disability Coverage

Flexible PTO

Field-Based Employee Benefits

Job summary

Divcon, headquartered in Dallas, TX, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead building automation design for commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical facilities. You will craft schematics, sequences, and control narratives while mentoring junior designers and ensuring code compliance across NEC/NFPA/ASHRAE standards.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, commissioning, and IT teams to deliver robust, scalable automation solutions with emphasis on cybersecurity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC system operation, sequences, and DDC integration.
• Knowledge of control communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, etc.).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for producing control drawings and submittal packages.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes: NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE 135, UL 508A, and local energy codes.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of BMS and EPMS systems, including schematics, riser/network diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring details.
• Translate mechanical and electrical plans/specifications into complete automation control designs.
• Develop sequences of operation, control narratives, and logic diagrams for advanced mechanical systems.
• Produce and review control submittals, bills of material (BOMs), and device specifications.
• Engineer system architectures involving BACnet, Modbus, and IP‑based networks, including integration of HVAC, lighting, and metering systems.
• Design custom control panels and support shop verification or FAT/SAT testing.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL, and related codes across all design deliverables.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawings, submittals, and as‑built documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and system startup activities in collaboration with software and installation teams.
• Troubleshoot control, electrical, and network‑related issues during project execution.
• Evaluate new control hardware, sensors, and energy‑efficiency strategies for potential implementation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, commissioning, and IT teams to ensure system compatibility, cybersecurity, and reliability.
• Provide timely design clarifications and technical support to maintain project schedules.
• Contribute to internal standards development, including templates, CAD standards, and design workflows.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate designers.
• Support internal initiatives that advance team skills, design consistency, and engineering best practices.

Skills

HVAC systems understanding

DDC integration

AutoCAD proficiency

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls

P.E. or E.I.T. preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Divcon, headquartered in Dallas, TX, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead building automation design for commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical facilities. You will craft schematics, sequences, and control narratives while mentoring junior designers and ensuring code compliance across NEC/NFPA/ASHRAE standards.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, commissioning, and IT teams to deliver robust, scalable automation solutions with emphasis on cybersecurity and reliability.