Senior Design Engineer - Building Automation / Supervisor

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Senior Design Specialist to lead building automation projects, developing detailed sequences of operation, selecting equipment, and preparing BOMs/RFIs. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with consultants, contractors and building owners to deliver large, complex projects.

Responsibilities include labor forecasting and maintaining standards, while proposing new solutions to improve value and performance across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC/building automation design.
• Proficiency with reading and creating layout drawings to guide system installation.
• Ability to develop Bills of Material (BOM).
• Strong ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
• Provide detailed sequence of operations.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information to select the proper equipment.
• Forecast labor to engineer a complete project and track to meet budget.
• Communicate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Engage external stakeholders such as engineers, building owners, and contractors for timely engineering.
• Create detailed plans showing sensor locations for electricians and system technicians.
• Develop and maintain a library of engineering standards.

Skills

HVAC design

Building automation

AutoCAD/Visio

RFIs

BOM

Mentoring

Layout drawings

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Job Summary: Senior Design Specialist is responsible for designing building automation and controls projects that meet contractual scope, budget, and performance requirements. This role develops detailed sequences of operation, interprets project documents and estimates, selects compatible equipment, and creates complete bills of material. The position independently designs large and complex projects, prepares construction plans and RFIs, and communicates effectively with internal teams, consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners. Additional responsibilities include labor forecasting, mentoring junior engineers, contributing to engineering standards, and recommending new products or solutions that improve value and functionality.
Responsibilities

• Design Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate ensuring equipment compatibility.
• Provide detailed sequence of operations.
• Interpret project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manner.
• Accurately forecast necessary labor required to engineer a complete project and track this over time to achieve budget and forecast goals.
• Communicate with internal employees as required to ensure engineering is accurate and timely.
• Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Complete Bill of Material for every project.
• Suggest/recommend new products that provide better functionality and value to projects.
• Generate Request for Information (RFIs) to clarify design issues and recommend appropriate solutions as necessary.
• Create detailed plans to show electricians and system specialists sensor locations
• Demonstrated ability to independently design large and complex projects with minimal oversight.
• As assigned develop and maintain a library of engineering standards for the industry.
• Provides mentorship to Level I and Level II team members.
• Performs quality control and review of the other engineer team member projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Supervisor Duties
In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in HVAC/building automation design.
• Basic understanding of computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience designing, and engineering HVAC control systems, including developing sequence of operations and equipment selection.
• Proficiency with reading and creating layout drawings to guide system installation (e.g., sensor locations, panel placement.
• Ability to develop Bills of Material (BOM).
• An understanding of Autocad and/or Visio for BAS Design
• Familiarity with generating and managing RFIs (Requests for Information) to resolve design issues.
• Strong understanding of project documents, scopes of work, and the ability to interpret contract drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical plans.
• The ability to read electrical wiring diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate and resolve issues empathetically and professionally.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related technical field. Experience in the BAS field can supersede a degree.
• 12+ years of experience in HVAC/building automation design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Visio
• Thorough understanding of HVAC operations, particularly within commercial or industrial facilities.
• Proposing cost-effective technical solutions.
• Experience interacting with external stakeholders, such as consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners.
• Experience maintaining or contributing to internal standards, libraries, or best practices for system design and engineering.
• Background in both design and ongoing support/service engineering for installed building systems
  

Physical Demands
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
  

Working Conditions
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
  

Additional Information

• Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
    

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.U.S. and Canada Privacy Notice
United States and Canada residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.French Privacy Notice
French Canadian residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at [e-mail]. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship is unavailable. U.S. work authorized individuals only.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled