BAS Controls Design Engineer

HTS • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The BAS Controls Design Engineer designs and develops building automation systems (BAS), including direct digital control (DDC) systems, using advanced engineering principles and industry standards. The role exercises independent judgment in system design, control strategies, and engineering solutions to satisfy project and compliance requirements.

The engineer interprets construction documents to produce control system designs, submittals, and system architectures; develops and programs control logic; and integrates third-party systems such as BACnet and Modbus. Serving as technical lead for assigned projects, the engineer makes key engineering decisions and is responsible for system functionality. The role also collaborates with cross-functional teams, identifies project risks and ambiguities, develops solutions, initiates requests for information (RFIs), and reviews engineering deliverables for accuracy and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or an extensive combination of technical training and 2+ years of BAS/DDC or PLC experience in lieu of a formal educational degree.
• 5 years of experience designing, programming, or engineering automation/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop BAS, including DDC controls, using advanced engineering principles and industry standards.
• Exercise independent judgment in system design, control strategies, and engineering solutions to meet project and compliance requirements.
• Interpret construction documents to produce control system designs, submittals, and system architectures.
• Develop and program control logic and integrate third-party systems, such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Serve as technical lead for assigned projects, making key engineering decisions and ensuring system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design intent and execution.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and ambiguities; develop solutions and initiate RFIs.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables, including schematics, layouts, and sequences, for accuracy and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level