Controls Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Building Automation Project EngineerPosition summary

We’re hiring a detail-oriented Building Automation Project Engineer to convert sales estimates, contract drawings, and specifications into complete submittal packages and constructible designs. You’ll develop control sequences, single-line diagrams, instrument and I/O schedules, bills of material, and valve/damper selections according to company standards and industry best practices. You’ll support project intake and turnover with Sales and coordinate design progress and handoffs with Project Management — delivering accurate as-built documentation at closeout and staying current on controls technology and trends.

Key responsibilities

• Produce full submittal packages from sales estimates, contract drawings and specifications, including control narratives, diagrams, and device selections.
• Ensure designs comply with contract requirements, project specs, applicable codes, and company standards.
• Participate in project intake/turnover meetings with Sales to verify scope and clarifications.
• Lead or facilitate design progress meetings and turnovers with Project Management, commissioning, procurement, and field teams.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers/contractors to integrate BAS into the overall building systems.
• Generate clear deliverables for procurement, installation, commissioning, and as-built documentation.
• Support commissioning activities by providing sequences, point lists, and functional test procedures.
• Maintain and update standard templates, sequences library, and selection guidelines.
• Keep current on BAS hardware/software trends and cybersecurity best practices.
• Provide technical support to sales, project managers, service, and field teams.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and potential change-order opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the engineering and submittal workflows.

Qualifications (bold required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, or 4+ years relevant BAS experience.
• 3–7 years experience developing building automation/control submittals and shop drawings.
• Experience with sequences of operation, point lists/I/O, and BOM creation.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment controls and field devices (VAV, AHU, chiller, etc.).
• Proficiency with Vision and AutoCAD to produce or review control drawings.
• Experience with BAS platforms/protocols (Tridium Niagara, BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management tools preferred.

Qualifications — preferred

• NICET or other HVAC/control certifications; commissioning credentials a plus.
• Manufacturer product training or certification (Tridium, Honeywell, etc.).
• Knowledge of HVAC piping and hydronic calculations for valve sizing.
• Understanding of BAS networking and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience in a contractor or systems integrator environment.

Skills and competencies

• Technical: Control logic development, wiring schematics, device selection, valve/damper sizing, BOM management.
• Interpersonal: Collaborative, able to lead cross-functional meetings.
• Project: Time management, prioritization, documenting design decisions.
• Analytical: Troubleshoot sequence issues and reconcile field conditions.
• Continuous learning: Keeps up with BAS hardware/software and standards.

Typical outcomes / success metrics

• Submittal packages completed on schedule and allotted time with minimal internal RFIs.
• Reduced design-related change orders by identifying scope gaps early.
• Timely turnover packages delivered to PMs and commissioning teams.
• Positive feedback from sales, PMs, and field teams.

Working conditions & travel

Office-based with collaboration across teams; some site visits required. Occasional travel for commissioning or training (5–10%). Normal business hours; occasional extended hours to meet project milestones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires working at construction sites, in mechanical/equipment rooms, and in possible extreme weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies.

DECLARATION:

Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the Vice President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.