Design Engineer

Senior BAS Controls Design Engineer | 100% Remote

We are seeking an experienced Senior BAS Controls Design Engineer to lead the technical design and development of building automation and HVAC control systems across complex commercial and mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Translate mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and Sequences of Operation (SOO) into complete, practical automation control designs.
• Develop and review control submittals, BOMs, device schedules and equipment specifications for procurement and panel fabrication.
• Design BAS system architectures incorporating BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks and IP-based networks , integrating HVAC, lighting, metering and other building systems.
• Develop control narratives, logic diagrams, sequences of operation and point mapping for complex mechanical systems.
• Design custom control panels and support panel shop build verification, FAT and SAT activities .
• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews of control drawings, submittals, panel documentation and as-built packages.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NEC, NFPA, UL 508A, ASHRAE 135 and local energy codes .
• Support software, installation and commissioning teams during startup, troubleshooting controls, networking, communications and field devices as required.
• Evaluate new control hardware, sensors and technologies to improve system performance, reliability and energy efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of internal design standards, CAD standards, submittal templates and engineering best practices .

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering , or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in BAS, HVAC controls, MEP design, industrial controls or a related engineering environment.
• Strong experience producing and reviewing AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical drawings and controls submittal packages .
• Practical understanding of BAS/DDC architecture, field controllers, I/O, point mapping and HVAC control systems .
• Strong knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks and IP-based controls networks .
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and understand the interaction between HVAC equipment, controls and electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of Sequences of Operation and mechanical systems integration .
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL 508A, ASHRAE 135 and applicable local energy codes.
• Excellent technical documentation, organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.