Senior Building Automation Engineer - Mission Critical

DLR Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,700 - 144,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Paid holidays and time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading design firm in New York, NY is looking for a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of control systems across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in writing controls specifications and managing engineering project execution. This role includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to business development efforts. The position offers a competitive salary range of $84,700 - $144,430 USD, along with comprehensive benefits and a four-day in-office work model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with controls systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance of building systems.
• Strong understanding of business management principles.
• Knowledge of energy codes and building regulations.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of building automation, smoke control, and electrical systems.
• Manage engineering execution while meeting quality and budget standards.
• Facilitate client and team meetings, ensuring project alignment.
• Support business development initiatives to enhance client relationships.

Skills

Controls specifications writing

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

BIM (Autodesk Revit)

Job description

A leading design firm in New York, NY is looking for a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of control systems across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in writing controls specifications and managing engineering project execution. This role includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to business development efforts. The position offers a competitive salary range of $84,700 - $144,430 USD, along with comprehensive benefits and a four-day in-office work model.