Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Engineer

Dewberry•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina, to lead building automation and controls projects for commercial, local government, state, and federal clients throughout the Southeast. The role involves BAS and control system design, commissioning and startup, drawing development, specification writing, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural teams. The engineer will also contribute to shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site observations, and field investigations, supporting project delivery from concept through completion. The position is part of Dewberry’s Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) team, which provides design services to nationwide clients in specialized facility types and design disciplines. The team’s experience includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net-zero and renewable energy technologies, microgrids, and energy resilience. Dewberry describes its MEPS service line as ranked #36 nationally among MEP Giants. The company has more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The role offers opportunities to expand technical expertise, mentor staff, and contribute to the performance and efficiency of facilities. Dewberry encourages ongoing pursuit of relevant registrations, accreditations, and continuing education. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

10 or more years of directly applicable BAS/HVAC/controls design experience.
High school diploma required.
Four-year degree in an engineering-related field preferred.
Professional registration preferred.
Direct experience working with common BAS manufacturers’ systems and components, including JCI, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Distech, and the Niagara platform.
Extensive knowledge of MEP systems as they relate to control systems.
Working knowledge of IP network configuration and topology as applicable to building automation systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience dealing with employees and external clients.
Ability to investigate and troubleshoot HVAC and control systems through client front-end interfaces and field investigations.
Ability to work under own direction and interface directly with clients.
Familiarity with industrial PLC/SCADA systems.
At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience commissioning HVAC/building automation systems.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Professional registration.
Pursuit of registrations, accreditations, and continuing education related to Dewberry’s areas of practice and the candidate’s level of expertise is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop project-specific control schematic diagrams, sequences of operation, and specifications.
Conduct field evaluations of existing control systems to assess upgrade opportunities.
Perform some project management, including scoping work, scheduling resources, and estimating costs.
Provide controls-related technical leadership to junior staff and teams of professional and non-professional staff.
Review BAS and control systems designed by others.
Interface with control system contractors and integrators.
Interface directly with clients.
Coordinate work with others within the Dewberry Family of Companies.
Support BAS and control system commissioning and startup, drawing development, and specification writing.
Participate in shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site observations, and field investigations.
Investigate and troubleshoot HVAC and control systems through client front-end interfaces and field investigations.
Recommend changes to cost estimates and scopes of work when necessary.