Senior Design Specialist (BAS)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D/LTD

Employee assistance program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking a Design Specialist Senior to design large, complex building automation projects. You will develop detailed sequences of operation, select equipment, and generate complete BOMs while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and owners.

You will forecast labor, mentor junior staff, and contribute to engineering standards, with opportunities to propose new products and solutions that boost value and functionality.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of HVAC/building automation design experience.
• Ability to develop sequences of operation and equipment selection.
• Experience reading mechanical/electrical plans and contract drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design Controls projects to meet scope and budget as defined by contract documents.
• Provide detailed sequence of operations and BOM for each project.
• Forecast labor and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop RFIs to clarify design issues and propose solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards.

Skills

HVAC design

BAS design

AutoCAD/Visio

BOM creation

RFIs handling

Project coordination

Education

Electrical/Mechanical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Job Summary: Design Specialist Senior 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 both Bosch Building Technologies and the industry.
• Provides mentorship to Level I and Level II team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8 - 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.
• Minimum of 8 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

• 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

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

Additional Information

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: 0%
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

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