Senior BAS Controls Design Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Senior HVAC Controls System Engineer leads the design phase of building automation and control system projects, developing highly functional, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that meet project plans, specifications, and performance requirements.  

This role is responsible for translating mechanical system requirements into detailed control strategies, panel designs, wiring schematics, and network architectures. Senior engineers operate independently, oversee complex projects, and mentor junior engineers.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Design & Engineering

 

• Review contract drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets
• Develop design schedules and manage engineering deliverables
• Design DDC control panels, wiring schematics, and system interfaces
• Create control strategies for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Design BAS/BMS communication networks and system architecture
• Develop electrical installation drawings and scopes of work
• Select control system products and create project bills of materials
• Document sequences of operations and system performance parameters

Project Coordination

 

• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and commissioning staff
• Provide technical support during installation and startup
• Ensure designs align with field conditions, constructability, and client expectations
• Participate in client and contractor coordination meetings

Leadership (Senior Level)

 

• Lead design efforts for large and complex projects
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior engineers
• Establish design standards and best practices
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience

 

• Senior-Level: 7+ years of experience leading complex controls designs

Technical Knowledge

 

• Strong understanding of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Experience designing DDC/BAS/BMS control systems
• Ability to interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and communications drawings
• Knowledge of system integration and building networks

Software Skills

 

• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Suite