BAS Controls Design Engineer

HTS Engineering Ltd. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a BAS Controls Design Engineer to design and develop building automation systems (BAS), including direct digital controls (DDC), using advanced engineering principles and industry standards. The position exercises independent judgment in system design, control strategies, and engineering solutions to meet project and compliance requirements.

The engineer interprets construction documents and produces control system designs, submittals, and system architectures; develops and programs control logic; and integrates third-party systems such as BACnet and Modbus. The role also serves as technical lead for assigned projects, makes key engineering decisions, collaborates with cross-functional teams, identifies project risks and ambiguities, initiates RFIs, and reviews engineering deliverables for accuracy and quality.

HTS Engineering Ltd. is an independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ representative with 20 locations in the United States and Canada. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on legally protected grounds.

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 degree.
• 5 years' 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 and make key engineering decisions to ensure 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