Smart Building Controls Designer

Capstone Mechanical; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical is hiring a Building Automation Designer / Project Manager to design and deliver smart building systems using Tridium Niagara, Distech, and Honeywell. The role blends office design work with field visits to verify projects come to life and meet performance goals.

You will coordinate with teams, develop control sequences, program software, and help with testing, commissioning, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Background in HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems or building controls.
• Field or classroom experience (trade school, associate’s, or engineering degree).
• Familiarity with control systems like Tridium, Honeywell, or Distech or willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of HVAC equipment and control theory.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC control systems and select parts and layout for each project.
• Develop or write control sequences and logic for DDC controllers.
• Program and configure building automation software (Niagara, Distech or Honeywell).
• Coordinate with internal teams and contractors during installation.
• Test, startup, and commissioning activities; provide training and support after project completion.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Building controls

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Trade school

Associate’s degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Distech

Honeywell

Job description

Capstone Mechanical is hiring a Building Automation Designer / Project Manager to design and deliver smart building systems using Tridium Niagara, Distech, and Honeywell. The role blends office design work with field visits to verify projects come to life and meet performance goals.

You will coordinate with teams, develop control sequences, program software, and help with testing, commissioning, and documentation.