Senior Building Automation Design Engineer - HVAC & BACnet

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a DDC BAS EMS Control System Designer/Estimator in Houston, TX. The role involves reviewing plans and specifications to generate detailed takeoffs and proposals, and designing Visio submittals based on project details.

Communication with customers, mechanical engineers, and colleagues is essential. The candidate will dissect plans to design complex DDC controls, use HTS estimating tools, prepare proposals for branch review, and maintain a library of engineered

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience designing HVAC Building Automation Systems using LON and BACnet
• 5 years of experience designing Lab Valve Systems using LON and BACnet
• Reading and understanding project plans, specifications and wiring diagrams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Occasional travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Dissect project plans and specifications to design and estimate complex DDC controls systems
• Use the HTS estimating tool to create a detailed takeoff for new construction and retrofit project
• Create a proposal for each project for branch manager review
• Create project submittals in Microsoft Visio according to detailed project plans
• Create and submit RFIs to clear up scope issues
• Maintain a Visio library of engineered drawings and a standard parts list
• Coordinate customer training and closeout documentation including O&M manuals and record drawings
• Provide technical support and direction to end-users (field and phone)

Skills

HVAC BAS design

LON/BACnet protocols

Tridium AX

Visio

Reading wiring diagrams

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma / Trade School

Niagara AX Certification

Tridium AX & R2 familiarity

Siemens Talon / Distech familiarity

Tools

Visio

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a DDC BAS EMS Control System Designer/Estimator in Houston, TX. The role involves reviewing plans and specifications to generate detailed takeoffs and proposals, and designing Visio submittals based on project details.

Communication with customers, mechanical engineers, and colleagues is essential. The candidate will dissect plans to design complex DDC controls, use HTS estimating tools, prepare proposals for branch review, and maintain a library of engineered